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Beyond Read-Alouds: Empowering Independent Readers with Novel Effect
Innovative strategies to encourage students to independently use Novel Effect, boost motivation and engagement, and transform reading into an exciting adventure. Leverage research-backed methods to go beyond the read-aloud and significantly improve reading achievement.

The Power of Storytelling in the Classroom with LeeAnne Lavender
Novel Effect sat down with Educational Consultant, LeeAnne Lavender to learn about her six-step storytelling strategy that can transform any lesson into a captivating story!

7 Read-Alouds to Inspire Future Leaders
These 7 read-alouds are sure to inspire your future leaders while teaching them about United States history, government processes, and democracy.

Novel Effect Product Update: In-App Book Activities
Say so long to cumbersome discount codes lost in your inbox and complicated checkout experiences. All of our book activities are now right at your fingertips with a Novel Effect Premium Plan.

7 Ways to Buy Books on a Budget
Ready to build your Novel Effect collection and build a home library? Try these 7 inexpensive ways to build a book collection!

4 Read-Aloud Strategies for Distraction Free Storytimes
Adapt our team of educators and librarians’ read-aloud strategies and you’ll soon see a distraction-free read aloud in no time!

8 Songs and Rhymes for Dynamic Storytimes
With storytime songs and rhymes, you can cover themes, sequencing, and more. So shake up your read-alouds with song and dance!

February Read-Alouds Planned For You
Need to save some planning time? Here’s an interactive calendar that plans your February read-alouds for you!

January Read-Alouds Planned for You
Need to save some planning time? Here’s an interactive calendar that plans your January read-alouds for you!

Snow and Snowman Activities Roundup
If you’re stuck inside and need something cool to do, you and your kids are sure to scarf down this flurry of snowman activities!

Read-Alouds for a Brighter Future
These 6 inspirational stories will remind your little change-makers that they’re never too young to make a positive impact on the world.

Empowering Young Readers: Using Picture Books for Bullying Prevention
Empower students to prevent bullying with powerful picture books, immersive soundscapes, and activities.

Teach Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students with Novel Effect
Connecticut-based teacher, Gina Gardella Ditrio, sat down with the Novel Effect team to share how she uses Novel Effect to teach deaf and hard of hearing students!

December Read-Alouds Planned For You
Plan your December read-alouds effortlessly, stay updated on read-aloud events, and fall in love with reading together!

5 Books About Gratitude
Novel Effect’s team of educators have come together to create a list of books about gratitude from our library’s Gratitude collection!

Celebrate Picture Book Month with Novel Effect
At Novel Effect, we believe in the power behind every picture book. To celebrate Picture Book Month, our CEO, Matt Hammersley sat down with five

Teaching Students with Visual Impairments with Novel Effect
Kentucky-based librarian, Christi Unker, sat down with the Novel Effect team to share how she uses Novel Effect to teach students with visual impairments!

November Read-Alouds Planned For You
Plan your November read-alouds effortlessly, stay updated on read-aloud events, and fall in love with reading together!

Room on the Broom Soundscape Activities
Our Room on the Broom soundscape activities make room for a magical read-aloud that helps tiny trick-or-treaders amplify listening skills.