Bringing a little bit of magic to our living room this lockdown is just what we may need right now. Schools and offices are closed but classes at Hogwarts are in session to give you a magical retreat! By Manya Saini
The team of Wizarding World, in collaboration with Bloomsbury, Pottermore Publishing, OverDrive, and Audible has decided to open license the books for virtual reading sessions for their Harry Potter At Home project, free for all users.
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The series has been a favourite for over 20 years now and has remained a virtual escape for readers and moviegoers both young and old. The website has quizzes, puzzles, crosswords, and craft videos to keep you occupied all day long with your family. Teachers can use the platform to post videos of them reading the books out loud for their students. Read along are the perfect way for kids and adults to join Harry and his friends in their many adventures.
Audible, the audiobook service owned by Amazon, has added Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in its free library for users to access in six languages without a subscription. The eBook is available to download through OverDrive on the Libby App.
Don’t worry about running out of things to do anytime soon, the website promises the page will keep adding and evolving, “just like Hogwarts and it’s staircases.” To keep users updated with all the new changes, a weekly newsletter will be mailed to all subscribers.
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The project is designed to engage and inspire a love for reading among kids and infuse magic in their lives as the world grapples with a pandemic and follows social distancing. Potterheads across the globe swear by the power of the series in uplifting their spirits and help them cope with tough times.
If you are at home and bored, let the wand choose the wizard and transport you to the magical experience with your family!
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