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

    • 01/12/2026 – 02/13/2026

      Black History Month Sale

      Make Black History Month unforgettable for your patrons. Take advantage of up to 50% savings on thousands of ebooks and audiobooks that highlight Black history, culture, and achievements. Our annual sale features titles for kids, teens, and adults from contemporary fiction to historical nonfiction and educational texts. With discounts available through February 13, you have plenty of time to add these important and moving works to your library's digital collection. Start shopping today and support and celebrate Black voices all year long.

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      February Romance Sale

      February is the perfect time to refresh your romance collection and OverDrive’s annual February Romance Sale delivers big savings on one of your highest-circulating genres. Explore deals across a wide range of popular romance interests and genres, from laugh-out-loud rom-coms and epic sci-fi love stories to heartfelt LGBTQIA+ romances and deeply emotional historical reads. Discounts on both ebooks and audiobooks make it easy to keep your digital shelves stocked with crowd-pleasers while staying mindful of your budget. Start browsing today and spread the love to your patrons all month long.

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      Lunar New Year Sale

      Welcome the Year of the Horse with fresh content and great savings! Our Lunar New Year Sale starts early so you can prepare collections ahead of the holiday. Choose from a wide range of Chinese-language and culturally themed titles, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s titles, and learning materials. It’s the perfect way to shop and curate supporting patrons who celebrate the holiday, speak the language, or are simply excited to learn. With discounts running through February 28, there’s no better time to stock up and create engaging, celebratory collections for your community.

    • 01/26/2026 – 02/20/2026

      Discover Discounted Deals on Juvenile Favorites

      Stock up on must-have middle grade titles, as well as hidden gems – on sale now through February 20! From classic literature to action and adventure, humorous stories to engaging nonfiction – with over 1,800 titles on sale, there's no reason your digital collection for young readers should be lacking. Discover what your collection is missing and stock up with fun and exciting reads for kids today!

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      New & On Sale from Chronicle

      Now through the end of February, take advantage of 35% off select titles from Chronicle. Find entertaining and educational picture books, diverse reads for teens, and plenty of adult nonfiction offerings covering topics like crafting and hobbies, cooking and food, history, art, personal growth and self-improvement, and more. Plus, be sure to check out what's new and coming soon from Chronicle's catalog and add titles to your digital collections today!

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      Build Brave Young Readers with A Kids Book About Titles

      Big topics don't have to be scary. The A Kids Book About series from DK helps adults and kids sit down together and talk about what's really going on in their lives and the world around them. Discover titles that offer clear, age-appropriate storytelling on subjects that matter most to today's kids and their families – from ADHD, anxiety, online safety and AI to immigration, racism, and equality, and so much more. Right now, you can save 25% on the titles included in this powerful series, making it easier to build a robust, relevant kids' nonfiction collection. Browse the sale list today!

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      Select Titles from North Star Editions On Sale

      Take advantage of up to 50% savings on select ebooks from North Star Editions. From sports biographies to timely nonfiction titles for Black History Month, coming of age stories, and fun-filled comic and graphic books, this list offers a variety of great reads for kids and teens. Refresh your collections today and take advantage of deep discounts while doing so!

    • 02/01/2026 – 06/30/2026

      Deliver More for Less with Sourcebooks Callisto

      Stretch your budget without sacrificing quality! The entire Sourcebooks Callisto catalog is now available through the cost‑effective OverDrive Max lending model. With the lowest price per checkout, this collection makes it easy to offer high‑demand content across history, cooking and crafting, life skills, wellness, and more. Empower your community with engaging, affordable, and accessible content – all while keeping your budget in check.

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      Nonfiction Olympic Reads for All Ages

      The Winter Olympics are almost here, now's the time to refresh your sports and athletics collections with standout nonfiction for every age group. Dive into biographies of legendary athletes, dramatic accounts of record-breaking moments, surprising Olympic history, and true stories of perseverance on and off the ice. Whether your patrons want quick inspiration, deep dives into iconic events, or stories from the world's most memorable competitors, this list makes it easy to stock up and immerse yourself in the global spirit of the Games. Get started today and build a dynamic collection that gets readers ready for the Olympic action ahead.

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      No-Wait Read-Alongs & Audio for Young Readers

      Early literacy starts with engaging content and Little Bee Books delivers! Discover 60 exclusive audiobooks and read-alongs featuring popular series like Alien Next Door and exciting nonfiction for curious minds. With OverDrive Max, your patrons can enjoy instant access – no holds, no delays. Perfect for group learning or family reading, these affordable titles make literacy accessible and fun. Explore the catalog today and give your library the tools to inspire the next generation of readers.

    • 02/01/2026 – 06/30/2026

      Over 1,500 Titles Now Available in Cost-Per-Circ

      Discover a variety of ebooks from Simon & Schuster's catalog newly available in Cost-Per-Circ, priced between $1.99 and $2.99 per checkout. With the CPC lending model, you control your budget while giving patrons instant access to the stories they crave. Log in to Marketplace and start supporting more always available reading experiences to your patrons.

    • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

      Celebrate Excellence: 2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners

      The 2026 Youth Media Awards and Honors are here! Our staff librarians have pulled together the newly announced ALA winners and honorees into one collection to help you quickly update your digital shelves with the year's most celebrated titles. This is a great collection to curate and offer young readers, and the young at heart, award-winning titles that inspire curiosity, conversation, and connection.

    • 12/01/2025 – 03/31/2026

      Popular Titles, Zero Wait Times

      Give your patrons instant access to the titles they've been waiting for! Bloomsbury's most sought-after titles are available in OverDrive Max for a limited time, giving libraries maximum flexibility and readers instant gratification. This curated collection includes blockbuster series like Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass, literary gems from Niall Williams and Susanna Clarke, and YA fantasy rooted in fairytales and folklore. With ebooks and audiobooks included in this limited time offer, these titles will keep your community engaged and talking long after the last page. Explore the collection and upgrade your lending experience today.

    • 09/01/2025 – 12/31/2026

      Voices of Canada - A New Shopping Destination Now Available

      Introducing Voices of Canada, a new hub for you to discover, shop, and celebrate Canadian publishing! Featuring curated collections updated throughout the year, this is your destination to engage readers with content that is engaging, inclusive, and distinctly Canadian. Get started today with a refresh of your collection exploring new releases, emerging authors, J/YA reads, Indigenous voices and more! **Please note: This news alert is only visible to school and library partners in the Canadian market. If you are US library partner and would like to view some of the featured collections, please reach out to your Account Manager or Digital Content Librarian for assistance.

    • 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026

      New Sports Packages from North Star Editions

      Give your sports fans something to cheer about! North Star Editions now offers two subscription packages designed to educate and engage young readers. The NBA Teams package lets basketball enthusiasts dive into the latest stories about their favorite teams, while the All-Time Greats package brings inspiring biographies of legendary athletes to life. Both subscriptions are now available in Marketplace under 'Shop Subscriptions' – boost your nonfiction offerings now!

    • 11/01/2025 – 08/01/2026

      Barefoot Books: Where Every Language Tells a Story

      Barefoot Books is opening doors to global storytelling with a stunning bilingual collection for young readers. With titles available in Vietnamese, Navajo, Chinese, Arabic, Bengali, and more, these books foster language development, cultural awareness, and joyful learning for kids and their families. Whether you're building out your world languages collection or looking for inclusive storytime picks, these titles are a must-have for any community. Available exclusively through OverDrive until August 2026, it's the perfect time to add these rich, diverse voices to your shelves.