Epic!

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!
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! 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 a 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![13] based on age, keyword and reading levels.[14]

Publishing network

As of May 2017, Epic! had 250 publisher and video provider partners, including HarperCollins,[15] Macmillan,[16] Candlewick,[17] National Geographic Kids,[18] Smithsonian Enterprises and Encyclopædia Britannica.[19] Epic! is a member of publishing industry trade groups, including: the Children's Book Council,[20] the Independent Book Publishers Association,[21] 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. "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. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  6. "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. "4 novel ways to get kids reading and learning". USA TODAY.
  13. "Epic! - Unlimited Books for Kids - App Review". www.commonsensemedia.org. 9 March 2014.
  14. "4 novel ways to get kids reading and learning". USA TODAY.
  15. "HarperCollins Offers Kids' E-books via Epic!".
  16. "DeepMind's AI can defeat human players in Quake III Arena's Capture the Flag mode".
  17. "/404". www.publishersweekly.com.
  18. "Epic! has over 10 million kids e-books read in one year".
  19. "4 novel ways to get kids reading and learning". USA TODAY.
  20. "Epic! Signs Deal With Macmillan Publishers". Archived from the original on 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
  21. "IBPA Report from BookExpo 2014 - Independent Book Publishers Association". www.ibpa-online.org.
  22. "Best Apps for Teaching & Learning 2016".
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