Novel Effect Blog
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Celebrate Get Caught Reading Month to Encourage a Love for Reading
Get Caught Reading is an annual celebration that promotes the joy and benefits of reading. Let’s dig into some ways to promote a fun reading experience.

Novel Effect and Lingokids Partner to Make Learning Even MORE Fun!
The partnership aims to create a seamless learning experience for students at the end of the school year and throughout the summer.

Library Tips and Tricks for Ravenous Readers
Get ready to ramp up your read-alouds! Our librarian Dani has some tips for making the most of your library.

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

Celebrate Librarians with Mackin
Mackin and Novel Effect are partnering to celebrate librarians and promote interactive reading!

7 Ways to Buy Books on a Budget
Owning books can be expensive. Some people love books with sentimental value. Others own books only from a particular genre, series, or author. Many people

Inspiring Future Sound Designers
Novel Effect soundscape designers teach 2nd graders how to work together and observe their environment to make their own soundscape.

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.

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!

Bringing Jewish Stories to Life with PJ Library
By using technology to enhance traditional Jewish storytelling, Novel Effect and PJ Library are helping to keep ancient traditions alive and relevant for a new generation.

How to Catch a Leprechaun Soundscape Activities
Invite students to become composers and ignite creativity with How to Catch a Leprechaun Soundscape Activities.

Women’s History Month Spotlight
Our favorite picture books that provide a spotlight on Women’s History Month, and the important roles of women shaping the world.