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
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10/05/2026 – 11/07/2026
Craft & Cooking Sale
Creative pursuits continue to be popular with patrons seeking new skills, projects, and sources of inspiration. Through November 6, the Craft & Cooking Sale features a diverse selection of cookbooks, crafting resources, design titles, and hobby-focused reads, including new releases and content for younger audiences. Take advantage of discounted prices to expand your digital collection's ability to encourage exploration, creativity, and lifelong learning.
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11/16/2026 – 12/31/2026
End of Year Sale
Give patrons more of what they're looking for with special savings on thousands of titles through December 31. Featuring discounts of up to 50%, this sale includes a broad selection of bestselling authors, trending new releases, award-winning titles, and reader favorites across romance, fantasy, mystery, graphic novels, and more. Explore the sale today and discover valuable additions that can drive engagement, circulation, and reader satisfaction in the months ahead.
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11/01/2026 – 11/07/2026
One Week Only: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Titles On Sale
The countdown is on for this special Diary of a Wimpy Kid promotion! Available for one week only, these ebooks and audiobooks are discounted 30%-50%, giving libraries a limited-time chance to fill collection gaps and strengthen their digital offerings with the adventures of Greg Heffley. From longtime fan favorites to newer installments, these discounts offer an easy way to expand access to a series that continues to entertain kids, families, and reluctant readers alike.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
Big Stories, Celebrated Voices, 30% Savings
Fill your digital shelves with stories that have earned attention from readers, librarians, and the literary community alike. Levine Querido's celebrated catalog includes compelling books for children and teens, from imaginative picture books to thought-provoking middle grade and YA reads. Through the end of November, save 30% on titles available in One Copy/One User and OverDrive Max. Explore the collection and discover inclusive, engaging stories that can broaden perspectives and inspire young readers.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
November Deals on Juvenile Titles
Explore this curated collection of ebooks available from North Star Editions, all on sale for the month of November. Whether your young patrons are eager to learn more about Indigenous histor, a biography on an historical figure, or searching for titles all about the season of fall, let this list of titles be your guide to updating your youth collection.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
Curated Savings Today, New Discoveries Tomorrow
Give patrons more of what they're looking for this season with a curated selection of Chronicle ebooks available at 35% off. Featuring titles across cooking, family interests, wellness, and lifestyle topics, this sale makes it easy to add engaging content that supports browsing, discovery, and year-round learning. As you shop the sale, don't miss Chronicle's forthcoming November releases, offering new opportunities to meet evolving reader interests and keep your collection feeling current and relevant.
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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.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
Turn Long Waits Into Instant Access
Help patrons gain quicker access to the books they're eager to borrow. Now through the end of December, select ebooks and audiobooks from Simon & Schuster are available in the OverDrive Max lending model, helping libraries reduce hold queues and meet demand for popular titles. From beloved kids' series and trending YA reads to bestselling adult fiction and nonfiction, this collection makes it easier to keep readers engaged while delivering a better borrowing experience. Don't miss this opportunity to bring high-demand content to your community before it expires.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
Make Every Circulation Count with OverDrive Max from W. W. Norton & Company
W. W. Norton & Company has launched a pilot collection in OverDrive Max featuring over 300 titles across interests, ages and genres. Dive into the collection now, including bestselling fiction, insightful biographies, literary favorites, children’s books, graphic novels, history, science, and cooking titles from one of publishing's most respected houses. Whether you're filling holds, supporting curriculum needs, or broadening reader discovery, these W. W. Norton & Company title selections now offer no wait options for you and your patrons.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
48-Circ Metered Access Now Available on Select Titles from Hachette
We are excited to launch a pilot with Hachette Book Group, giving libraries an additional way to build and sustain their collections. For a curated selection of favorites and 2024 releases, libraries can now choose a 48-circ metered access option at the same price as the existing 24-month model. Whether you're managing long-term reader demand or looking to maximize budget flexibility, this new purchase option puts more control in your hands. Available as a purchasing option for the next year, the collection includes bestselling romance, fantasy, mystery, contemporary fiction, and more with titles across adult, teen, and juvenile audiences.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
New Youth Titles, Now with Greater Access
Keep your youth collection current with recently added children's and YA titles now available in OverDrive Max. Featuring everything from beloved characters and series continuations to engaging audiobooks, graphic novels, and picture books, this collection offers plenty of opportunities for discovery. Designed to help libraries provide broader access to popular content, OverDrive Max makes it easier to connect more readers with great books while supporting efficient collection development. Browse the latest additions and find new favorites for kids and teens alike.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
Explore Native History, Culture & Contemporary Voices
This November, spotlight titles that illuminate the histories, achievements, cultures, and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples. This nonfiction collection for all ages offers opportunities to learn about Native nations and communities, examine pivotal moments in history, and engage with perspectives on sovereignty, identity, and contemporary life. Explore the curated ebooks and audiobooks and bring more opportunities for thoughtful discovery and offer perspectives worth exploring year-round.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
New Sci-Fi & Fantasy Titles from LMBPN
A new publisher means more fantastical worlds to explore. Ebooks from LMBPN are now newly available through OverDrive, bringing a fresh new crop of sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal and more to your library's digital collection. If readers are searching for an adventure to find a dragon, a paranormal romance, or a journey in space, these titles offer something for every reader. Explore the new collection and add these enchanting new options that encourage discovery, increase circulation, and keep patrons coming back for more.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
Fresh Audio Picks for Every Patron
Keep your audiobook collection current with fresh and forthcoming titles sure to please patrons. Young listeners can catch up with favorite series, teens can escape into fantastical worlds, and adults can immerse themselves in everything from edge-of-your-seat thrillers to full-cast romantasy productions. With new selections from Recorded Books, Dreamscape Media, Tantor Media, HighBridge Audio, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to connect listeners with their next audio obsession. Explore the latest additions and keep patrons listening all season long.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
November is Picture Book Month
This November, celebrate the joy of storytime, the comfort of bedtime stories, and the pride that comes with learning to read. Explore this collection of starred-review titles and discover how big moments can come in surprisingly small packages.
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11/01/2026 – 11/30/2026
New Nonfiction for Curious Readers of All Ages
Give patrons more ways to explore the people, events, ideas, and interests shaping the world around them. This collection of new and forthcoming nonfiction in OverDrive Max spans current events, sports, biography, history, cooking and food, nature, and other popular subjects, with ebooks and audiobooks for kids, teens, and adults. Flexible access through OverDrive Max makes it easier to connect more readers with high-interest content while supporting your collection-development goals. Explore the latest titles and discover nonfiction worth sharing across your community.
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