Epic!
IndustrySubscription service
Founded2013 (2013)
FounderSuren Markosian
Kevin Donahue
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsE-books, education, digital media
ParentByju's
Websitewww.getepic.com

Epic! is an American kids subscription-based reading and learning platform. It offers access to books and videos for children ages 12 and under.[1] The service can be used on desktop and mobile devices.[2]

Epic! was founded in 2013 by Suren Markosian and Kevin Donahue [3] and launched in 2014.[4] Indian educational technology company Byju's acquired Epic! in July 2021 in a cash and stock deal worth $500 million.[5]

Content

Books are available in read-to-me and audiobook[6] formats and include both non-fiction and fiction titles,[7] covering subjects and themes such as: STEM, language arts, social science, history, music, art, science fiction and DIY. Titles and series include BIG NATE,[8] Garfield, Warriors and The Chronicles of Narnia series. Books are available in English, French,[9] Spanish,[10] Chinese, and includes bilingual options.[11] The Epic! app offers personalized recommendations based on a child's reading level and interest.[12] Users can search for books, videos and quizzes on Epic![6] based on age, keyword and reading levels.[12]

Publishing network

As of May 2017, Epic! had 250 publisher and video provider partners, including HarperCollins,[13] Macmillan, Candlewick,[14] National Geographic Kids,[2]Smithsonian Enterprises and Encyclopædia Britannica.[12] Epic! is a member of publishing industry trade groups, including: the Children's Book Council,[15] the Independent Book Publishers Association,[16] the Educational Book & Media Association and the Audio Publishers Association.

Recognition

References

  1. ↑ "Digital book platform Epic! raises US$8 million". kidscreen.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Epic! has over 10 million kids e-books read in one year".
  3. ↑ "Epic! Debuts Kids' Subscription E-book Venture".
  4. ↑ "Epic Success in Kids' E-Book Subscription".
  5. ↑ "Byju's acquires reading platform Epic for $500 million in US expansion push". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  6. 1 2 "Epic! - Unlimited Books for Kids - App Review". www.commonsensemedia.org. 9 March 2014.
  7. ↑ "The best gifts to get kids interested in science and technology".
  8. ↑ "Prevent "Summer Slide" with Reading App Epic!". charlotteobserver.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017.
  9. ↑ "Epic! Adds French Content To Its Digital Library for Kids". thelearningcounsel.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "subscription service Epic! is bringing books to kids".
  11. ↑ "eBook subscription service Epic! is bringing books to kids".
  12. 1 2 3 "4 novel ways to get kids reading and learning". USA TODAY.
  13. ↑ "HarperCollins Offers Kids' E-books via Epic!".
  14. ↑ "Epic Success in Kids' E-Book Subscription". www.publishersweekly.com.
  15. ↑ "Epic! Signs Deal With Macmillan Publishers". Archived from the original on 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
  16. ↑ "IBPA Report from BookExpo 2014 - Independent Book Publishers Association". www.ibpa-online.org.
  17. ↑ "AASL announces 2016 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning". American Library Association. Archived from the original on 1 August 2016.
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