SAN JOSE, CA, March 10, 2026 – Epic, the leading digital reading platform for kids, announced today a new licensing deal with Nickelodeon that will bring kid-favorite characters to Epic’s library — helping families turn screen time into story time.
Epic will add new books and reading experiences inspired by some of Nickelodeon’s most popular franchises, including SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Dora, Rugrats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Shimmer and Shine, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Rusty Rivets and Blaze and the Monster Machines.
“Parents are always looking for ways to keep kids entertained while also building real skills,” said Jackson Ding, General Manager of Epic. “Nickelodeon characters are already part of so many families’ daily lives, and we’re excited to bring them into a reading experience that helps kids practice, progress and feel proud of themselves.”
Epic, already home to more than 40,000 high-quality titles from over 250 publishers, is trusted by millions of families and educators because it makes reading easier and more enjoyable from the start. By adding Nickelodeon titles, Epic is expanding its library with stories that feel instantly familiar to kids, making it simpler for parents to spark reading interest, encourage independent reading and support learning at home.
“We’re thrilled to bring Nickelodeon’s captivating franchises to Epic and give families more ways to make reading a fun, everyday habit, ” Julia Horowitz, Chief Content Officer at Epic. “This action-packed title list will delight readers from preschool through elementary school.”
The new Nickelodeon titles on Epic will span multiple reading levels and formats, supporting early readers through independent readers. Titles will be available to Epic Family subscribers and through eligible school access, joining Epic’s expanding catalog of fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks and original content.
Epic remains free for educators and offers affordable plans for families at home. To learn more about Epic and explore the library, visit www.getepic.com.
Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids. Built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books, audiobooks and videos from 250+ of the world's best publishers, Epic reaches more than 75 million kids in homes and classrooms and fuels curiosity and reading confidence. Epic has made access free to educators and more than two million teachers use it in the classroom. To learn more, visit getepic.com, or follow Epic on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
