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offer
unparalleled
story times
to your library families
Deliver more engaging patron experiences, highlight the magic of books in your collection, and inspire library kids and their grown-ups to discover the joy of reading together.
Circulate the joy of reading in your community.
Your library provides a critical service to the community as an invaluable reading and learning resource. Expand your reach and engagement further with easy-to-use modern magic that’s fun for patrons of all ages.
Purchase orders and credit cards accepted.
Enrich your read-alouds with soundscapes
The award-winning Novel Effect app offers interactive music and sounds for popular picture books. When you read aloud, Novel Effect responds at the right moment to make read-alouds unforgettable.
Librarians and parents agree, reading with a soundscape makes reading fun and brings families back to their local library again and again.
Amplify your existing collection
Our growing library of 1,000+ soundscapes, carefully curated by our own librarians, are custom-designed so you can easily share immersive and interactive story times. Shared read-alouds with Novel Effect increase access to great literature while meeting the diverse interests, strengths, and developmental needs in your community of young readers
Transform story time into a multi-sensory adventure
Seamlessly incorporate music, sound effects, and character voices into shared reading experiences that captivate your library families, increase engagement, and boost focus on the story–and the storyteller. With Novel Effect, you can restore interest in library visits, and offer a fresh, engaging way to encourage families to explore reading together in the library and at homes.
Empower your families on their library kid's reading journey
Perfect for community reading initiatives, Novel Effect maintains the charm of traditional story times and seamlessly blends technology with traditional books to celebrate reading together. Even better, it responds to children’s voices as a powerful tool to motivate and encourage the development of emergent literacy skills.
Customizable and affordable patron plans are available to offer as one of your library’s complementary digital services.
Pick a plan to fit your library needs
Transform the books in your library with Novel Effect, the essential tool librarians turn to for increased library family engagement with reading.
Offer more engaging experience to inspire library families.
Starting at
$499
/year
- Unlimited Premium access for all staff and volunteers on mobile and web
- All soundscapes including popular picture books
- Instant access to hundreds ebooks
- Boost patron value of early literacy programs
- Book activities, printables, and prompts
- Increase interactions at community story time events
- Multi-branch savings per site per year
- Quick and easy implementation
- Email and chat support
- Optional 5 Novel Effect Bluetooth Speakers
- Optional 500 Novel Effect Spine Stickers
Empower your library families with community reading initiatives
starting at
custom
- Everything included in Library Staff Plans, plus:
- Unlimited Premium access for patron families at home
- Offer a screen-free technology integration for library families
- Make reading accessible for patrons of all ages
- Boost circulation of picture book
- 500 Novel Effect Spine Stickers
- 5 Novel Effect Bluetooth Speakers
- Admin data dashboard with insights
- Priority support
- Dedicated Library Success Manager
Be a story time legend
Proven strategies, playful tips, and real-world inspiration to inspire your library families.
We wrote a book for librarians to increase the impact of community story times. It’s about more than just fun, read-alouds are essential for building literacy skills and fostering a love of books.
Rock Your Read Aloud: Sparking Curiosity and Confidence in Little Readers includes interactive read-aloud tips, and expert backed techniques and tips to make read-alouds accessible to patrons of all ages.
Honored by professional librarians and parents
Book some time to chat!
Library kids love story times with Novel Effect. We’re here to help you spread the magic of books to families in your community with a simple set-up that has a lasting impact.
Purchase orders and credit cards accepted.
