Cobb County libraries have added Playaway Launchpad Reading Academy tablets to its collection of literacy technology for children. This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills. The tablets come in five levels -- Pre-Emerging, Emerging, Early Developing, Developing, and Independent -- and each level includes apps, stories, and videos to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn.

Launchpads check out for three weeks with no renewal. They can be placed on hold and picked up at any Cobb County Public Library. Checkout is limited to one Launchpad at a time per library card. The Launchpads were made available through a grant from Georgia Public Library Service with federal pandemic funding from the State of Georgia Governor’s Office.

Other literacy technology available for children include Wonderbooks.  Wonderbooks are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Press play to read along with the book and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun.