Epic! Explained

Epic!
Industry:Subscription service
Founder:Suren Markosian
Kevin Donahue
Hq Location City:Redwood City, California
Hq Location Country:U.S.
Area Served:Worldwide
Products:E-books, education, digital media
Parent:Byju's

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]

On January 25, 2024, lenders began bankruptcy proceedings against Epic's parent company Byju's in an effort to repay its loans.[6] On February 1, 2024, Byju's U.S. division filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. Byju's would raise around $200 million in an effort to clear "immediate liabilities" and for other operational costs.[7]

Content

Books are available in read-to-me and audiobook[8] formats and include both non-fiction and fiction titles,[9] covering subjects and themes such as: STEM, language arts, social science, history, music, art, science fiction and DIY. Titles and series include BIG NATE,[10] Garfield, Warriors and The Chronicles of Narnia series. Books are available in English, French,[11] Spanish,[12] Chinese, and includes bilingual options.[13] The Epic! app offers personalized recommendations based on a child's reading level and interest.[14] Users can search for books, videos and quizzes on Epic![8] based on age, keyword and reading levels.[14]

Publishing network

As of February 2024, Epic! had 250 publisher and video provider partners, including HarperCollins,[15] Macmillan, Candlewick,[16] National Geographic Kids,[2] Smithsonian Enterprises and Encyclopædia Britannica.[14] Epic! is a member of publishing industry trade groups, including: the Children's Book Council,[17] the Independent Book Publishers Association,[18] the Educational Book & Media Association and the Audio Publishers Association.

Recognition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Digital book platform Epic! raises US$8 million. kidscreen.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20220524100956if_/https://kidscreen.com/2017/05/30/digital-book-platform-epic-raises-us8-million/ . 24 May 2022 . live.
  2. Web site: Epic! has over 10 million kids e-books read in one year.
  3. Web site: Epic! Debuts Kids’ Subscription E-book Venture.
  4. Web site: Epic Success in Kids' E-Book Subscription.
  5. Web site: Byju’s acquires reading platform Epic for $500 million in US expansion push. 2021-11-14. TechCrunch. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20210725001052/https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/21/byjus-acquires-reading-platform-epic-for-500-million-in-us-expansion-push/. 25 July 2021. live.
  6. Web site: Lenders begin bankruptcy proceedings against India's Byju's. January 25, 2024. February 1, 2024. Reuters. en.
  7. Web site: Indian edtech Byju's US unit files for bankruptcy in Delaware. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024. Yahoo! Finance. en.
  8. Web site: Epic! - Unlimited Bookpp Review. 9 March 2014. www.commonsensemedia.org.
  9. Web site: The best gifts to get kids interested in science and technology.
  10. Web site: Prevent “Summer Slide” with Reading App Epic! . charlotteobserver.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20170316142224if_/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/moms/article87090402.html . 16 March 2017 . live.
  11. Web site: Epic! Adds French Content To Its Digital Library for Kids. thelearningcounsel.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023100605if_/https://thelearningcounsel.com/articles/industry-news/epic-adds-french-content-its-digital-library-kids/ . 23 October 2023 . live.
  12. Web site: subscription service Epic! is bringing books to kids.
  13. Web site: eBook subscription service Epic! is bringing books to kids.
  14. Web site: 4 novel ways to get kids reading and learning. USA TODAY.
  15. Web site: HarperCollins Offers Kids' E-books via Epic!.
  16. Web site: Epic Success in Kids' E-Book Subscription. www.publishersweekly.com.
  17. Web site: Epic! Signs Deal With Macmillan Publishers . 2018-11-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160812190628/http://www.cbcbooks.org/epic-signs-deal-with-macmillan-publishers/# . 2016-08-12 . dead .
  18. Web site: IBPA Report from BookExpo 2014 - Independent Book Publishers Association. www.ibpa-online.org.
  19. Web site: AASL announces 2016 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning. American Library Association. https://web.archive.org/web/20160801141029/http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/06/aasl-announces-2016-best-apps-teaching-learning. 1 August 2016. live.

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