Epic!

Epic!File:Epic! Logo.svg

Industry| Subscription service
Founded| 2013; 13 years ago (2013)
Founder| Suren Markosian
Kevin Donahue
Headquarters|

Redwood City, California

U.S.

Area served

| Worldwide
Products| E-books, education, digital media
Parent| Byju's
Website| www.getepic.com

Epic! is an American kids subscription-based reading and learning platform. It offers access to books and videos targeted at 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]

## Contents

* 1 Content
* 2 Publishing network
* 3 Recognition
* 4 References

## 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

* 2016 Best App for Teaching and Learning; and The Best Website for Teaching and Learning (The American Association of School Librarians).[19]

## References

1. ↑ "Digital book platform Epic! raises US$8 million". https://kidscreen.com/2017/05/30/digital-book-platform-epic-raises-us8-million/.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Epic! has over 10 million kids e-books read in one year". 23 October 2015. https://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/epic-unlimited-books-for-kids-reaches-10-million-e-books-read.
3. ↑ "Epic! Debuts Kids' Subscription E-book Venture". https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/60818-epic-debuts-kids-subscription-e-book-venture.html.
4. ↑ "Epic Success in Kids' E-Book Subscription". https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/70426-epic-success-in-kids-e-book-subscription.html.
5. ↑ "Byju's acquires reading platform Epic for $500 million in US expansion push" (in en-US). 21 July 2021. https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/21/byjus-acquires-reading-platform-epic-for-500-million-in-us-expansion-push/.
6. ↑ "Lenders begin bankruptcy proceedings against India's Byju's" (in en). January 25, 2024. https://www.reuters.com/technology/lenders-begin-bankruptcy-proceedings-against-indias-byjus-2024-01-25/.
7. ↑ "Indian edtech Byju's US unit files for bankruptcy in Delaware" (in en). February 1, 2024. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/byjus-us-unit-files-bankruptcy-202553510.html.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Epic! - Unlimited Books for Kids - App Review". 9 March 2014. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/epic-unlimited-books-for-kids.
9. ↑ "The best gifts to get kids interested in science and technology". 29 November 2017. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/29/educational-stem-gifts-christmas.html.
10. ↑ "Prevent "Summer Slide" with Reading App Epic!". https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/moms/article87090402.html.
11. ↑ "Epic! Adds French Content To Its Digital Library for Kids". https://thelearningcounsel.com/articles/industry-news/epic-adds-french-content-its-digital-library-kids/.
12. ↑ "subscription service Epic! is bringing books to kids". https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ebook-subscription-epic-bringing-books-012219128.html&sa=D&ust=1521042830581000&usg=AFQjCNG7N1tD9NSxsNu-iVfQ-q-RCm1TTgeBook.
13. ↑ "eBook subscription service Epic! is bringing books to kids". https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ebook-subscription-epic-bringing-books-012219128.html&sa=D&ust=1521042830564000&usg=AFQjCNErmV-PlX3XRT5HupYu8X8XEvHtlg.
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "4 novel ways to get kids reading and learning". https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/saltzman/2017/08/12/4-novel-ways-get-kids-reading-and-learning/561406001/.
15. ↑ "HarperCollins Offers Kids' E-books via Epic!". https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/62397-harpercollins-offers-kids-e-books-via-epic.html.
16. ↑ "Epic Success in Kids' E-Book Subscription". https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/70426-epic-success-in-kids-e-book-subscription.html.
17. ↑ "Epic! Signs Deal With Macmillan Publishers". http://www.cbcbooks.org/epic-signs-deal-with-macmillan-publishers/#.WpddrBMbPfZ&sa;=D&ust;=1521042830604000&usg;=AFQjCNHCHMm22MfafdJj6A3t1e0F2VXMKw.
18. ↑ "IBPA Report from BookExpo 2014 - Independent Book Publishers Association". https://www.ibpa-online.org/news/news.asp?id=315920&hhSearchTerms=%22epic!%22&sa=D&ust=1521042830595000&usg=AFQjCNHBzS7GPkc6HfsnM9390j6cLn1AOQ.
19. ↑ "AASL announces 2016 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning". American Library Association. https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/06/aasl-announces-2016-best-apps-teaching-learning.

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