Getting started with Sora
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
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With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
Digital books are automatically returned on their due dates, so you never need to worry about late fees.
When you open Sora for the first time, find your school or enter a setup code, if your school has one. Then, sign in.
On the Home tab, you'll see any books your teachers assigned to you, along with books you've borrowed. You'll also see your recently defined words, notes, and highlights.
To find and borrow books, go to the Explore tab. You can browse subjects or search for a title, author, or series.
Then, borrow a book and start reading with a single tap. You can always get back to your current read using the circle at the bottom of the app.
In the Explore tab, you can also place holds, read samples, and add tags.
You'll find all your loans on your Shelf. If you're on Wi-Fi, books automatically download for offline use. If you're using mobile data, you can stream books until you're on Wi-Fi.
Tap Options next to a book to renew it, return it early, and more. Students in the U.S. can also send books to a Kindle.
Your Shelf also has your holds, tagged books, and activity.
On the Me tab, check out fun features like your reading stats and achievements you've earned. You can change your name and avatar, too.
In the menu, you can add a public library, change your settings, find help, and more.
Download Sora to start reading today!
Step 1
Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com.
Step 2
In Sora, find your school (or enter your school’s setup code), then sign in.
Note: If you need your sign-in information (like an ID, username, or password), talk to a teacher.
Step 3
Browse the 
tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
Step 4
Close the book and go to 
to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
- Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.
