Hey all. 

I just wanted to share. I know that Sora is normally associated with schools, but this is a summer program that just so happens to use the Sora platform. The program is open to anyone who's willing to provide an email address to access it. The directions are below. I just followed them and I'm listening to The 57 Bus. If you follow these steps you should be alright.


  1. Download Sora from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Open Sora and tap I have a setup code (at the bottom of the screen).
  3. Enter this setup code: audiobooksync.
  4. Enter the email address you used to sign up for SYNC.
  5. Tap Explore (at the bottom of the screen) to see the week’s featured titles [SYNC 2020 starts April 30]



I hope this helps a bit, although I understand if someone can't or would rather not use it. This not a State affiliate program. Just a free resource that I thought I should share just in case someone was interested.


Best,

Kym


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From: Valerie DiLorenzo <vdilorenzo@rumseyhall.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 11:49 AM
To: HENNESSEY, MARGUERITE
Cc: Lizanne Johnson; Powe, Kymberlee; CSL_SPEAK@LIST.CT.GOV; Discussion list for CT children's librarians; CT Association of School Librarians
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Audio Sync Summer Program
 
Coincidentally, I did these steps just this morning because I tried to download this week's books, but my school doesn't have Sora either. Sync Help works fantastic; they got back to me right away. Sync works great with Sora if you access it following directions Rita shared. One thing that is key is making sure that you officially sign up for Sync at their site BEFORE you try to access the Sync audiobooks through Sora. Signing up first makes it even more seamless. I'll make a short video tutorial to show students how to do this at my school.

Happy audio-listening/reading all!
~V
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On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 11:17 AM HENNESSEY, MARGUERITE <MARGUERITE.HENNESSEY@new-haven.k12.ct.us> wrote:
Hi Lizanne,
Students enter audiobooksync as their school. From their FAQ page:

How do I set up Sora? 

  1. Download Sora from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Open Sora and tap I have a setup code (at the bottom of the screen).
  3. Enter this setup code: audiobooksync.
  4. Enter the email address you used to sign up for SYNC.
  5. Tap Explore (at the bottom of the screen) to see the week’s featured titles [SYNC 2020 starts April 30]


Rita Hennessey

Library Media Specialist

Troup School (Monday AM, Thursday & Friday)

Tel: 475-220-3046


Truman School (Monday PM, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Tel: 475-220-2120

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Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Audio Sync Summer Program
 

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I have loved promoting Sync every year, but this year the books get downloaded to Sora not OverDrive. To get the app, you have to choose your school. My district is balking at signing up for Sora. Would any of you have some new ideas for me as I try to persuade my district that Sora is a good thing?

Thanks!

Lizanne

 

Lizanne Johnson

West Side Middle School

Library Media Specialist

A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.

–Neil Gaiman

 

 

 

From: Powe, Kymberlee [mailto:Kymberlee.Powe@ct.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:47 PM
To: 'CSL_SPEAK@LIST.CT.GOV' <CSL_SPEAK@LIST.CT.GOV>; 'Discussion list for CT children's librarians' <goodnightmoon@mylist.net>; CT Association of School Librarians <CASL-L@mylist.net>
Subject: [CASL-L] Audio Sync Summer Program

 

Hello everyone, please excuse the cross posting!

Starting tomorrow, the Sync summer audiobook program begins again! 

 

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. Returning April 30th and continuing 13 weeks until July 29,  SYNC gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks a week.   In 2019, 28 titles were given away over 14 weeks.

 

For more information visit the website here https://www.audiobooksync.com/.

 

Best,

Kym

 

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