Summer Reading: Sync

Summer reading is upon us (really!) I know it snowed less than two weeks ago, but we're also less than three weeks from the end of school. With so much concern about summer slide, promoting a wide variety of options is key to summer reading success. There are many fantastic options to keep reading through the entire vacation. From traditional summer reading games at public libraries, to digital programs and the use of ebooks and audiobooks, there is something for everyone. I'm planning a series of posts to highlight some of the options available to our students.

One of the exciting programs that has been available for a few years is the Sync Audiobooks for Teens. Sync offers two audiobooks per week from May 5-August 17, 2016. A new pair of audiobooks based on a weekly theme will be available each Thursday morning. A total of 30 titles are available for the summer, including lots of high interest options. Each title can be downloaded in MP3 format using the Overdrive app. The coolest part? Once a book is downloaded, it's yours to keep!

How can audiobooks be enjoyed throughout the summer?

• Listen while you walk or run
• Listen on a car ride
• Listen during a bike ride (on a safe trail--not in traffic!)
• Listen while mowing the lawn or gardening
• Listen while taking a bath
• Listen at bedtime
• Listen while doing chores
• Listen while cooking

Most people who have never tried audiobooks find them to be an enjoyable way to multitask. 

The poster below lists the dates and books available each week. Give one a try and let me know how it goes!