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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.

July Read-Alouds Planned For You
Stay up to date with read-aloud events with Novel Effect’s interactive calendar that plans your July read-alouds for you!

Summer Reading is Key to Year-Round Success
Let’s make the most out of summer reading this year! Help young readers skip the summer slide and be prepared to swim into a new school year.

June Read-Alouds Planned For You
Stay up to date with read-aloud events with Novel Effect’s interactive calendar that plans your June read-alouds for you!

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!

Creating a Summer Reading Routine
4th-grade teacher Diego Napoles wants to help you make summer reading easy and fun for your little learners! Get his best tips for creating a summer reading routine, whether you’re at home or on-the-go!

Read-Alouds about Rad Dads
Read aloud these sweet and sentimental stories to celebrate your favorite dad, granddad, or father figure.

Teaching Diversity through Read-Alouds: an Interview with Megan Hartley
Learn from educator and book influencer Megan Hartley about the importance of diverse children’s books and get their recommendations for diversifying your little learner’s reading routine!

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.

10 Favorite End of Year Read-Alouds
As another school year comes to a close, books can be a great tool for connecting and empathizing with all different kinds of emotions little

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

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.

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!
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