Winter is the perfect season to slow down, get cozy and sink into a great story. With just a pair of headphones, an audiobook can feel comforting, engaging, and accessible all winter. In addition to these featured seasonal books, encourage students to explore many other high-interest titles in the audiobook library.
The Great Reading Games are officially underway! This beloved reading competition motivates students to read more while building confidence and literacy skills along the way. Every page your students read earns points for your school—and top-performing schools and students can win exciting prizes. Want a boost? Supercharge your score during Power-Up Week (Jan. 26-30) to earn huge bonus points!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to honor a leader whose words and actions continue to inspire courage, justice, and compassion. As we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, educators can support meaningful conversations and deeper understanding through powerful stories and shared listening experiences. Our audiobook library offers hundreds of titles that help students learn more about Dr. King.
Are your English Language Learners slipping through the cracks? On January 14th, join us for the finale of our SPOD Diving Deeper series: Cross-Language Connections. Experts Julia Betancourt and Nancy Rebarchik will move beyond theory, walking you through advanced case studies, writing sample analysis, and the specific data points you need to identify red flags in bilingual students
A new year means new opportunities to engage readers! The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution’s built-in features—dictionary, annotation tool, and customizable settings—help struggling students stay on track and build strong reading habits. With a library of over 75,000 audiobooks, there’s something for every student to spark curiosity and confidence. Watch a special edition of Sound Strategies, featuring the Learning Ally 101 video!
Start the new year in-the-know with our January print and digital calendars. Designed to celebrate learning in fun, meaningful ways, both the print and digital options highlight holidays, observances, Learning Ally events, and reading programs. It’s easy to print, click, or post for your colleagues and students!
After a wildly popular November session, Dr. Tim Odegard returns for an edWebinar to unpack the revised 2025 IDA definition of dyslexia. As a member of the committee that shaped the update—and as an individual with dyslexia and a parent of a dyslexic child—he brings both professional expertise and personal insight. Join us on January 28 to explore this expanded definition for instruction and targeted interventions that help every student thrive.
As you look ahead in the new year, this video offers a powerful example of what’s possible with consistent support. Kasey’s story demonstrates how access to the right reading tools, such as audiobooks, can transform challenges into milestones and open doors to achieve goals. It also reinforces how impactful educators are in recognizing student needs and providing the encouragement and resources that address student needs.
A brand-new Dog Man adventure is here—Dog Man: Big Jim Begins is now live in Learning Ally’s audiobook library! This exciting story takes listeners back to the origins of their favorite characters as they team up to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city with plenty of humor, heart, and heroics. From big questions about bravery and believing in yourself to nonstop fun, this delightful book is sure to excite and motivate young readers.
Mark your calendar for a special 20-Minute Speed Training: 3 Ways to Level Up Kids’ Reading on February 4! We will be sharing three essential strategies to help your students sustain reading momentum throughout the rest of the school year. For the most up-to-date details, please visit Learning Ally’s Educator Community on Facebook.
“We do silent independent choice reading for 15 minutes every day at my high school. Without Learning Ally, many of my students would not be able to access or engage with reading. This helps them become learners who actually like reading and empowers them to choose what they like.”
– Emily Frank, Joseph P. Keefe High School