The Libby App is a priceless tool that many people are completely unaware of, and it could be a game changer for struggling readers.

I was at our local library this month and the librarian and I typically chat about all sorts of things. She knows I support struggling readers and writers and she asked me if I knew about the Libby App.

I didn't, so she took the time to go over it and I was convinced that THIS could be another tool to help support my students.

I sat on the information wondering exactly when the best time to share it was.

The opportunity actually arose at a meeting I was having this week with a fifth grader. She had checked out a book that was a novel and I was so excited to see that she was eager to take on such a challenging book. I had her read a short section of it and she seemed to be doing quite well with the book. I know she struggles with comprehension and I thought, "I wish I had this book on audiotape for her to listen to."

Then it struck me that there might be an audibook available on the Libby App.

I stopped her and said, "I think I have the perfect tool that you can use WHILE you read this book! Want to check it out?" She was very eager and so we dove into the Libby App.

I did some searching and sure enough, there was an audio version. I showed her how she could set up the App, what digital devices she could use it on, and we discovered that her library also has a digital version of the book.

Our session was ending but she was eager to get things set up. She is very aware that listening to something while reading it in the book at the same time will improve her understanding of the text.

I decided that I had to make a recording of this for her, so I jumped right over to my recording software and dove into it. If you want to see the digital recording of my discover, hop on over to YouTube at Tutoring with Sheryl and check it out.

​Here is the link! ​

Happy reading!