{"id":6518,"date":"2026-04-10T15:44:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=6518"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:44:52","slug":"epic-edtech-awards-2026-finalist-reading-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/epic-edtech-awards-2026-finalist-reading-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Named Finalist in 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<meta property=\"title\" content=\"Epic Named Finalist in 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Epic Named Finalist in 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Epic Named Finalist in 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Epic is named a finalist in the 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest, recognizing impactful tools helping kids build strong reading habits.\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Epic is named a finalist in the 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest, recognizing impactful tools helping kids build strong reading habits.\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Epic Named Finalist in 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Approved.png\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Approved.png\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/epic-asu-gsv-online-books-interactive-learning-reading-lounge\">\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/epic-asu-gsv-online-books-interactive-learning-reading-lounge\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<p>Epic Kids has been named a finalist in the 2026 EdTech Awards, presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edtechdigest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EdTech Digest<\/a>, one of the largest global programs recognizing innovation in education technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are honored to be included! It speaks to our core belief: When literacy tools for students are engaging and accessible, kids don\u2019t just improve their skills, they become lifelong readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cCongratulations to The EdTech Awards 2026 finalists and winners! We\u2019re no longer asking if technology will transform learning\u2014it already has. The leaders honored here are defining what comes next,\u201d said Victor Rivero, who as Editor-in-Chief of EdTech Digest, oversees the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe future of learning isn\u2019t something we\u2019re waiting for\u2014it\u2019s unfolding right now, shaped by innovators who aren\u2019t reacting to change, but creating it across classrooms, workplaces and beyond,\u201d said Rivero.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-1160x1160.png\" alt=\"Child holding tablet showing Epic as a 2026 EdTech Awards Cool Tool finalist.\" class=\"wp-image-6523\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0034688497294297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-1160x1160.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech-1920x1920.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Edtech.png 2550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>The EdTech Awards recognize standout products, leaders and companies for their contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This recognition also highlights a broader shift happening across education, where the right digital tools are helping make reading more personal, flexible and connected to each child\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"built-for-real-classrooms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built for Real Classrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognition from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edtechdigest.com\/2026-finalists-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EdTech Awards<\/a> highlights tools that work in real learning environments.<br>As one of many edtech tools for classrooms, Epic helps educators support a wide range of readers without losing flexibility. Students can access books that match both their level and their interests, making reading feel more achievable and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many classrooms, that shows up in small but important ways: students finishing books, exploring new topics and building confidence as they go. Over time, that consistency is what turns practice into habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"learn-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>View the full list of 2026 finalists and winners: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edtechdigest.com\/2026-finalists-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.edtechdigest.com\/2026-finalists-winners\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already using Epic, this is a great moment to notice what your readers are choosing next. If you\u2019re new, it\u2019s a good time to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Epic gives kids access to thousands of digital books, including Read-To-Me books and audiobooks\u2014plus our exclusive Epic Originals\u2014all designed to spark curiosity and build lasting reading habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s free for educators to use in the classroom and families can start with a 7-day free trial.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/plans\">Get started today<\/a> <\/strong>and see where reading takes them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-container\">\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> What are the EdTech Digest Awards?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>They\u2019re a global awards program that highlights the tools and ideas shaping how kids learn today. 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