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Many of you are aware of the thousands of high-quality books and audiobooks available on our digital reading platform, but did you know that Epic also has tons of original books loved by millions of 5-12-year olds? It\u2019s true\u2014lean in for more on Epic Originals!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Epic Originals.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our exclusive Epic Originals series take kids to new worlds with characters who make them feel right at home. Packed with high-interest topics and relatable social themes, these fun, inclusive stories empower kids to learn and grow by inspiring creativity, curiosity and empathy. Created with some of the top talent and educational expertise in children\u2019s publishing, Epic Originals meet kids wherever they are on their reading journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A world of exploration. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Epic Originals offer kids endless adventures: one minute they can be traveling the multiverse with the Bright Family<\/a>, and the next they\u2019re at summer camp, making friends with the quirky, \u201cFUNusual\u201d Creature Campers<\/a>. They can join their favorite feline superhero in Cat Ninja<\/a> as he defends Metro City from villains and then explore  mysteries and myths in the Really Weird Mysteries<\/a> series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stories that meet kids where they are.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These original books aren\u2019t just fun\u2014each one is created in collaboration with an expert educational consultant specializing in children\u2019s media to maximize the entertainment and learning value of each story. Kids learn to navigate tough situations and develop traits like compassion, resilience and courage through social-emotional content and relatable situations. Whether it’s how Robin stands up to a bully in Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw<\/a> or how an adorable beast conquers his own fears in Scaredy Monster<\/a>, important lessons and life skills are built right into stories kids love to read again and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These stories show kids there are no limits to who they can be. They can go anywhere and accomplish anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore them all! <\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New series: Time Buddies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Already love Epic Originals? Buckle up for a new adventure featuring superhero owlet Hoot from the Cat Ninja<\/a> series! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a time-travel mishap separates Hoot from her class trip, she finds a new buddy in an unexpected place\u2014and time\u2014in this first action-packed Epic Originals spinoff. It’s the perfect way to spark a love of history through action, humor and most of all, heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check it out! <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

More from Epic Originals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many of our original books come with their very own activity book to get kids even more fired up to read and learn. You can find them in our Boredom Busters<\/a> activity book collection for crafts, games and more fun based on their favorite Epic Originals characters and stories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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