1. https://tinyurl.com/m4x5q9d
eRead All About It!
Julianne Kaye, Hunt Meadows Elementary
Andrea Kelly, Wren Elementary
Carla Nash, West Pelzer Elementary
Anderson School District One

2. WHY eBOOKS? They are NEVER LOST! Support classroom standards
Simultaneous access - only purchase one copy but EVERYONE can open together
Support technology initiatives
24/7 student access
Read-to-Me options are available

3. Paid eBook Companies
Abdo
Capstone
Follett
Overdrive
Tumblebooks

4. Abdo (PreK-12) Abdo provides MARC records to access eBooks in Destiny
Fiction & Nonfiction
Read-to-Me option
No yearly subscription required
Offers QR codes for hardcover books
Abdo free trial
Username - scasl
Password - april15
(through April 15th)

6. GET FREE HARDCOVER BOOKS and FREE ABDO SCAN-TO-READ QR CODE LABELS
with a $500 minimum direct purchase of eBooks!*
*Includes Anywhere eBooks (hosted and multi-use, with downloadable PDF) and Read-to-Me eBooks
Use coupon code ACCESS2017 when ordering online,
or contact your ABDO Representative for more information.

7. Capstone (PreK-8)
Capstone provides MARC records to access eBooks in Destiny
Fiction & Nonfiction
Read-to-Me function, highlights words as it reads
Natural voice audio
No yearly subscription required
Matching grants offered periodically
App allows you to download eBooks with generic username and password
Capstone free trial
Username - fourleaf
Password - clover
(through April 15th)

8. Capstone (continued)

9. Follett Lightbox (PreK-12), Interactive eBooks Nonfiction Google Maps
Videos
Slideshow
Quizzes
Starting at $40
Follett eBooks (PreK-12)
Fiction & Nonfiction
Most titles are single-user access
Multi-user access ranges from $30-$100
No yearly subscription required

10. Overdrive
Accessible in Destiny (opens in browser)
App allows you to download eBooks with username and password
$1000/year minimum
Most titles are leased or limited, Simultaneous access titles are minimal

11. Free Online Reading
Barnes & Noble
Storyline Online
Story Place
International Children's Digital Library
2300 ebooks in 20 languages (no audio)
Web & app based

12. Free eBook Programs
Epic! (Elementary & Middle)
20, 000+ Popular, up-to-date fiction & nonfiction titles offered
Videos & lessons available
Web & app based
Open eBooks (All grades), Title I only
NewsELA (3rd grade & up)
TIME for Kids (2nd grade & up)

13. Tumblebooks Yearly subscription ($599 for K-3, $799 for K-5)
Fiction & Nonfiction
Read-to-Me function
Lesson plans
Short educational videos
Various languages
Puzzles & games offered with various titles
Book Report template
Quizzes
Book details include reading level, play time, Accelerated Reader info

14. eBook Promotional Ideas
Training for teachers and students
Shortcuts on desktops & iPads
Flyers/Posters to display schoolwide
Morning News advertisements
Parent night events
eBook place holders with cover pictures and barcodes (laminated cardstock or plastic shelf markers)
Binder of cover pictures
Wall displays
Social media
Share covers with links
Photo album of newest titles

17. Resources
Pinterest - (our Pinterest board)
David Watson, Watson Library Services
Capstone, Abdo