It's time to begin your read-aloud adventure!
Now that your school or district has purchased a Premium School Plan, you’re all set to make your next read aloud unforgettable!
If you already had a Novel Effect account, it’s been updated at the request of your School Plan administrator. If you’re brand new to Novel Effect we’ve sent you an email with instructions to activate your account and join your School or District Plan.
Get the free mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, or log in to Novel Effect Web, this is going to be fun!
Novel Effect has been shown to...
INCREASE ENGAGEMENT
Students and teachers are excited to read aloud with Novel Effect soundscapes.
build community
Create fun and meaningful opportunities to connect through stories.
easE planning
Meet diverse student needs with a large collection of books and activities.
develop skills
Make comprehension concrete and strengthen critical thinking skills.
using your novel effect app
Get the most out of your subscription
Novel Effect is your faithful reading companion, designed to accompany you as you read aloud. It responds to the sound of your voice, allowing you the freedom to pause for discussions, skip ahead, or revisit pages without any hiccups.
We’re confident you and your students will love the immersive journeys and multi-sensory experiences created by our world-class soundscape designers, musicians, and voiceover actors.
Novel Effect is your faithful reading companion, designed to accompany you as you read aloud. It responds to the sound of your voice, allowing you the freedom to pause for discussions, skip ahead, or revisit pages without any hiccups.
We’re confident you and your students will love the immersive journeys and multi-sensory experiences created by our world-class soundscape designers, musicians, and voiceover actors.
Choose your story
Read aloud with your own print copy of a book, or enjoy a free in-app ebook anytime you’re ready.
Tap print or ebook
When you hear the start chime, start reading aloud! Set your device aside and simply speak.
Ignite learning
Feel free to pause, ask questions, or re-read pages—Novel Effect will follow your lead!
make read-alouds even more immersive
Tips & tricks for stellar read-alouds
Venture into our world of sensational stellar soundscapes to discover your own favorites. Just tap BROWSE 🔎 at the bottom of your Novel Effect app. Explore the browse collections or type in a title, topic, or author in the search bar to find your next page-turner!
With Novel Effect’s custom created soundscapes, read-alouds are about more than hearing the story. They’re about making comprehension concrete—creating a moment for your students to travel into a whimsical world without ever leaving their seats. So, turn on that Bluetooth speaker, and let the enchanting character voices and music fill your classroom!
Our team of educators have developed a treasure trove of book activities to extend your read-aloud experience, and make planning a bit easier. Add any book activity on our website to your cart. At checkout, enter the coupon code sent to your email for free access included with your School Plan!
We’d love to know what you’re reading next! If there’s a book you (or your students!) love that you’d like to see added to our library, you can suggest it right in the app. Just tap MORE and then SUGGEST A BOOK. Your requests/suggestions help us grow our collection in ways that serve you best.
As part of the Novel Effect family, we’re here to make your teaching easier, interactive, and fun. Stay connected through our emails, social media, and app messages for new releases, engaging activities, read-aloud tips, and more.
Your read-aloud journey is just beginning!
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