Novel Effect Blog

for grown-ups who read with kids

Room on the Broom with Novel Effect soundscape activities

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.

Teaching ELL Students with Novel Effect

Florida-based ELL (English Language Learner) educator, Renee Belvis, sat down with the Novel Effect team to share how she uses Novel Effect to teach baseball players English!

7 fall children's book to read with Novel Effect

7 Fall Children’s Books for Awesome Autumn Read-Alouds

Celebrate the shift in seasons with some of Novel Effect’s favorite fall children’s books!

Children's ebook available on Novel Effect

10 Children’s Ebooks to Read with Novel Effect

Reading with Novel Effect is made even easier with our selection of in-app ebooks—removing the hassle of needing a physical book on hand.

October Read-Alouds Planned For You

Plan your October read-alouds effortlessly, stay updated on read-aloud events, and make it a spook-tacular time to come together over books!

6 Hispanic Heritage read-alouds found on Novel Effect

6 Hispanic Read-Alouds for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, with Novel Effect’s top 6 Hispanic read-alouds!

12 back-to-school read-alouds featured on Novel Effect

The 12 Best Back-to-School Read-Alouds

Make the transition back to school easier for you and your little learners with Novel Effect’s 12 best back-to-school read-alouds!

Fall in love with read-alouds with our September Read-Aloud Calendar

September Read-Alouds Planned For You

Plan your September read-alouds effortlessly, stay updated on read-aloud events, and make the back-to-school transition smooth and enjoyable!

Joyful children immersed in classroom reading routines with Novel Effect.

Establish Classroom Reading Routines

Amplify classroom reading routines with Novel Effect! Engage students with interactive read-alouds, fun soundscapes, and build a strong classroom community.