Sourcebooks Labs

It used to be that authors and readers connected only on the printed page. No more.

Sourcebooks Labs is part of our ongoing series of experiments in bringing great content to readers and learners in exciting and useful new ways. Experiences, education, and connections are what the Labs are all about. Below are a few of the larger “labs” that have led us down paths of discovery and taught us a great deal about integrating content and technology.

Poetry Speaks

The goal of PoetrySpeaks.com is to create a space where poetry can be discovered and rediscovered. In certain ways, poetry has an inherent “discovery” challenge – that is, how do you discover a new poem or poet that truly speaks to you?

As the publishers of some of the bestselling poetry anthologies in the world – and certainly the bestselling mixed-media poetry collections – we have a wealth of experience in bringing the joys of poetry to wide audiences. PoetrySpeaks.com is the opening stanza of bringing it to people on the web.

MyMaxScore

MyMaxScore is a highly innovative approach to test prep for the college-bound. Along with our partner ExamMatrix, we created a unique online test prep program that revolutionizes how students prepare for standardized tests. Our goal was simple: we wanted to make a platform that combined the best methods and strategies for success with cutting-edge technology.

MyMaxScore uses adaptive learning technology to pinpoint weak areas in each unique student after every question they answer. The program continually monitors students’ progress and serves up questions in the areas they need to practice and improve. Each student receives an individualized experience and detailed reports focusing specifically on areas in which he or she can maximize scores - and they’ll spend less time on areas they’ve already mastered.

No tricks, no gimmicks, no “beating the test.” MyMaxScore focuses on actual learning and targeted practice that makes a difference.

Days of our Lives

DaysInsider.com pulls back the curtain on both the wildly popular show Days of our Lives and, in certain ways, on the publishing process. DaysInsider is an online community where Days of our Lives fans can gather to get early online access to the Days of our Lives books, chat with selected cast members, members of the production team, and authors of the books, and view never-before-seen photos of a day in the life of this soap opera. This innovative community combines social mediums with the act of publishing in an attempt to bring readers closer to the authors and actors.