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Epic! Reading

Recommended Ages

PreK–6th grades

Finding enough just-right books for a hungry reader can be costly and time-consuming. Epic! Reading solves much of that problem by offering a large digital library of picture books, chapter books, audiobooks, and educational videos for ages 4–12 in one subscription-based platform. Created specifically for classrooms and families, Epic! partners with major publishers and has become a staple in many schools, making it easy to carry over familiar titles into homeschool life. We love the built-in reading logs, personalized recommendations, and read-to-me features that support both emergent readers and more advanced kids. It’s an excellent fit for families who want to encourage daily independent reading and audiobooks without hauling home stacks of library books every week. You’ll still need to curate content and set screen-time boundaries, and some titles rotate out over time, but the value per book is hard to beat. Pro tip: create separate child profiles by age or reading level and use Epic! as a dedicated “quiet reading time” tool, with kids choosing from a pre-approved favorites list.

Great for kids who love to read or listen to books, enjoy browsing and sampling, and benefit from having a large, diverse library at their fingertips—especially in families without easy access to a well‑stocked local library.

Pros

Huge digital library of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and read‑to‑me titles across levels and genres, including many high‑interest nonfiction and graphic novels; homeschool‑friendly teacher dashboard makes it easy to assign collections and track reading; secular homeschoolers often praise it as a lifesaver when local libraries are limited or kids are voracious readers. 

Cons

Requires a paid family subscription outside of school‑hours access; quality and reading level vary widely, so parents still need to curate titles; the app’s badges, timers, and recommendations can encourage quantity over deep reading; as a screen‑based platform it may not suit families limiting device time, and some parents worry about occasional titles that don’t match their values.

Epic subscriptions are sold directly to families and schools; while some charter and ESA programs may allow reimbursement as a digital reading resource, there is no central list of approved programs, so families should check local rules.

Epic Family costs $84.99 a year or $13.99/month. You can play for free with your school or Modulo.

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Epic! Reading
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Epic! Reading Mission

Epic’s mission is to inspire the next generation to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning by giving kids instant access to thousands of high‑quality digital books in a safe, kid‑friendly environment. The service aims to make it just as easy to pick up a book on a tablet as it is to watch a video or play a game.

Epic! Reading Story

Epic began in 2013 when founders Suren Markosian and Kevin Donahue, both parents and tech veterans, were struck by how hard it was for their own kids to find good books on devices already full of games and videos. They set out to build an “epic” reading experience just for children, launching a subscription platform in 2014 with curated ebooks, read‑to‑me titles, audiobooks, and educational videos from major publishers. The platform grew to millions of young readers in homes and classrooms, eventually being acquired by a larger edtech company while continuing to operate as a widely used kids’ digital library.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Epic! Reading

A typical Epic session has your child curling up with a tablet, tapping into a favorite series or topic (dinosaurs, mysteries, STEM), swiping through full‑color pages, and sometimes tapping a “read‑to‑me” button to hear rich narration and sound effects. Finished books trigger virtual badges and suggestions for “what to read next,” so the experience feels like wandering through a kid‑sized bookstore.

Epic is a kids’ digital library subscription that offers access to 40,000+ ebooks, audiobooks, read‑to‑me titles, and learning videos for ages roughly 4–12. Families create child profiles, set reading levels, and let kids browse or follow teacher‑curated collections, using Epic for daily independent reading while print books cover read‑alouds and offline time. 

Parents can be hands‑off and simply require a daily reading time, or more involved—using the parent dashboard to see titles read, asking kids to narrate or journal about books, and pairing Epic titles with projects or writing assignments. 

Kids need to be comfortable using a tablet and either reading early‑reader text or following along with read‑to‑me and audiobooks; very young children often enjoy browsing with a parent.

Epic! provides a huge digital library with read‑to‑me options, which can be a lifeline for dyslexic, ADHD, and late‑reading kids who still crave rich content. Parents can curate high‑interest, lower‑reading‑level books for confidence, use audio for accessibility, and watch out for kids who may skim quickly without deeper comprehension.

Epic! Reading gives kids access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and read-to-me titles, making it easy for dyslexic and struggling readers to listen while they follow along. Because you can adjust levels and filter for high-interest, lower-reading-level books, families often use Epic to support independent reading without overwhelming kids with text.

Great support tool for many 2e learners: huge choice, read‑to‑me audio, and the ability to abandon books make it easier to match advanced interests with accessible reading levels. Use parent controls to steer away from overly busy or shallow titles if your child hyper‑fixates on them.

Epic! Reading gives kids access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and read-to-me titles, making it easy for dyslexic and struggling readers to listen while they follow along. Because you can adjust levels and filter for high-interest, lower-reading-level books, families often use Epic to support independent reading without overwhelming kids with text.

Epic’s help center notes that, in most cases, subscriptions are non‑refundable, though families can cancel at any time and are encouraged to contact Epic support if they believe a billing error has occurred. 

Not a replacement for structured phonics instruction for brand‑new readers; may not work well for children who are easily distracted by app features or for families committed to strictly screen‑free reading.

For a similar digital‑library experience, try Libby or Hoopla through your public library, Kindle Unlimited, or print‑based leveled readers and book sets if you prefer physical books only. 

Epic regularly adds new titles from major publishers and has expanded its offerings into Epic School (free during the school day for educators) and Epic School Plus for extended school access. 

Create custom “shelves” or collections for each child (e.g., nature, history comics, cozy bedtime reads) and schedule a daily Epic “quiet reading” block with devices in airplane mode to minimize distractions.

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Meet Suren and Kevin

Suren Markosian is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and scaled several large consumer tech companies, including social‑gaming studio CrowdStar and Armenian marketplace List.am, before turning his product‑design and growth expertise toward children’s reading with Epic. His co‑founder Kevin Donahue brought deep media and content experience from roles at Disney/ABC, Turner, and especially YouTube, where he was part of the original team and served as head of marketing and VP of content partnerships, building early relationships with major entertainment brands.