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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!

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.

Novel Effect Celebrates Week of the Young Child

Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Novel Effect! Discover the 5 Pillars of Literacy, and tips and tricks to put them in action.

use this calendar to plan all of your April read-alouds!

April Read-Alouds Planned For You

Stay up to date with read-aloud events with Novel Effect’s interactive calendar that plans your April read-alouds for you!

March Read-Alouds Planned For You

Stay up to date with read-aloud events with Novel Effect’s interactive calendar that plans your March read-alouds for you!

BROWSE: Filter to Find Your Next Perfect Read-Alouds!

Ready to quickly find your next immersive read-aloud? Our browse feature helps your pick the perfect book!

Empowering Young Readers: 5 Picture Books to Prevent Bullying

Empowering Young Readers: Using Picture Books for Bullying Prevention

Empower students to prevent bullying with powerful picture books, immersive soundscapes, and activities.

Empower independent readers with Novel Effect

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.