K-12 Schools

Collection Development: Recommended Reading

Our Digital Content Librarians create recommended lists and catalogs with the best hand-picked titles to optimize your K-12 school library’s collection. Visit OverDrive Marketplace to see more & shop the latest sales and promotions!

Questions? Contact educationteam@overdrive.com

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Audiobook Month Sale

      June is Audiobook Month, and there's never been a better time to boost your digital collection with can't-miss savings! Audiobooks are more than just a trend — they're a lifeline for busy readers, a tool for accessibility, and a favorite format for summer fun. This is your chance to expand your digital collection with top titles across genres, languages, and age groups. Take advantage of 25% to 50% off thousands of titles now through June 30 — and give your community more ways to read on the go! Not to mention, audiobook subscription packages from Blackstone, ECW Press, L.A. Theatre Works, and Tantor Media are also discounted for the month of June. Save even more with audiobook offerings from these publishers while providing an unlimited number of users with on-demand access to titles!

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Adult Fiction Sale

      With romance, lies, and deception, epic adventures, and a whole lot more excitement to offer, this month's Adult Fiction Sale is your one-stop shop for summer reads. Shop thousands of adult fiction ebooks, on sale now through the end of June, and find titles that ignite your mind and keep your patrons hooked until the very last page! Kick off the summer with hot deals — up to 50% savings — and stock your shelves with titles adult readers won't want to put down!

    • 05/14/2025 – 09/01/2025

      Disney's Summer of Gods & Monsters Sale

      Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lightning Thief with over 50% off 100+ ebooks from Disney, now through September 1st. Fill out your collection and stock up on bestselling favorites, including all Percy Jackson titles, Rick Riordan Presents, and more. These fantastical adventures are perfect to get kids reading all summer long. Start shopping today!

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Titles About Everyone & For Everyone - On Sale from Lee & Low

      Join Lee & Low, the largest multicultural children's book publisher in the United States, in celebrating Pride with books about everyone and for everyone. From now through July 5th, save 25% off and read the rainbow!

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      BIG Savings on Titles from Podium Entertainment

      Looking to boost your digital collections with diverse offerings in romance, science fiction, game lit and LitRPG, fantasy, mystery and thriller, and more? Look no further than Podium Entertainment! Newly added to the OverDrive catalog this year, take advantage of 25% savings on select titles to get your collections started and reach even more readers seeking action, adventure, romance, or the ultimate escape from reality! Shop the sale collection and be sure to check out the entire Podium Entertainment catalog to fill holes in your digital shelves and meet patron demand!

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Select Titles from North Star Editions On Sale

      North Star Editions is dedicated to guiding readers toward a lifetime of reading. Discover savings on select titles for kids and teens featuring diverse voices and experiences, coming of age stories and tales of friendship, out-of-this-world adventures, and so much more. Boost your collections in time for summer demand – whether its required reading or pleasure reading, keep kids and teens entertained and looking for the next best adventure in a book!

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Now Available: Sambasvian & Parikh

      Journey through the vibrant voices, rich histories, and powerful narratives of the South Asian community with Sambasivan & Parikh’s specially curated book collection. From lyrical memoirs and groundbreaking fiction to cultural explorations and untold histories, each title is a tribute to resilience, identity, and the beauty of heritage. All titles are available in OverDrive Max, our most affordable lending model.

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Spanish-Language Summer Reading Titles for K-12

      Meet the needs of language learners in grades Kindergarten through 12 with this list of titles available in Spanish and are perfect matches for summer reading programs, available from Vista Higher Learning. Engage with young readers and assist them with opportunities to learn a new language or in perfecting their native language with educational and entertaining titles available in ebook format.

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Kids Can Press - Now Available in Flexible Lending Models

      Share the joy of reading more easily with flexible models now available for the full Kids Can Press catalog. Explore the collection – including everyone's favorite rodent, Scaredy Squirrel; the never-give-up magnificence of determined characters; and a celebration of differences through the story of Spork. Over 500 titles now available in OverDrive Max, Class Set, and Cost-Per-Circ models – ideal for always-available reading for every young reader.

    • 06/01/2025 – 06/30/2025

      Stories That Cross Borders and Bridge Cultures

      Looking to grow your world languages collection or better serve multilingual families? Our latest selection from India’s top publishers is a great place to start. This vibrant collection features bestselling fiction, thought-provoking nonfiction, academic resources, and beloved regional reads — available in English and major Indian languages like Tamil, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, and more.