(Yeah, that headline was not subtle.)
The AudioFile people have free audio books available for your YA patrons this summer! (It’s okay to download them for yourself too!)
What is SYNC?
What?
SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. Returning April 25, 2019, SYNC will give away two complete audiobook downloads a week – pairs of high interest titles, based on weekly themes. In 2018, 26 titles were given away over 13 weeks.
Why?
SYNC introduces a variety of audiobook experiences to teens to demonstrate that reading can be completed by listening.
Who?
SYNC is sponsored by AudioFile Magazine and titles are delivered through the OverDrive app. In advance of accessing the program, download the app in advance to whichever device you anticipate listening on and be ready to go!
How?
Sign-up to get notifications when the FREE audiobook downloads are available. You can receive alerts by text message, email newsletter, or by visiting www.audiobooksync.com. Titles change every Thursday at 7am ET when the program is running.
Please Note: Signing up for these alerts will not send you the titles. The alerts will only tell you when and where the title is available to download.
Download Details
- Downloads are in MP3 format, hosted by OverDrive, and are Mac and Windows compatible.
- Downloads will operate through the OverDrive app.
- Most listening devices are supported.
- Each SYNC audiobook will be available for download for a period of 7 days (only).
- Titles, once downloaded, are yours to keep.
SYNC is Teen-Friendly Summer Fun
Why SYNC ?
Everyone
- Listen on your mobile phone or any device that has internet access and allows downloads.
- Expose yourself to rich vocabulary, correctly pronounced and used in context.
- Multi-task! Read with your ears while you drive, do chores, exercise.
Reluctant readers
- A great way to easily access the author’s words and structure of the text.
- Know how long the book will take to enjoy.
Omnivorous readers
- A different way to experience diverse authors from a variety of cultures.
- Expand your reading time by listening in the car, around the house, waiting in line.