Novel Effect Blog
for grown-ups who read with kids
Read Aloud Adventures Challenge
May 22 through June 4, every time you read a book from the “Read Aloud Adventures Challenge” with your Novel Effect app, you’ll be entered to win a Novel Effect x Rug-Ed Prize Pack!
Inside the Soundscape: Baseball Saved Us
Learn about the process Novel Effect soundscape designers Ian Silver and Matt Boerner used to create the emotional and immersive music, sound effects, and character voices that make up the soundscape for Ken Mochizuki’s “Baseball Saved Us.”
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 learners may be feeling. Some children may be looking forward to
7 Picture Books to Spread Joy & Hope
Ready for a feel-good read aloud? These 7 picture books will inspire your little learners to dream big, take action, and believe in themselves!
Educators: Refer Families & Earn!
Educators can now earn Scholastic eGiftCards when they refer families to Novel Effect
Storytime Magic with Peter H. Reynolds
Join Novel Effect and Peter H. Reynolds, author and illustrator of “The Dot” on Thursday, May 19 for a free professional development webinar and a magical read aloud experience.