Portage & Main Press publishes books and comprehensive educational resources for young readers. They are prized by educators who prioritize child-centred, inclusive learning and Indigenous and marginalized voices.
A ReaderBound client since 2020, Portage & Main approached ReaderBound last spring with an idea for a new feature on their website. How could we enhance discoverability and usefulness to educators? What features would support teachers and teachers living outside of urban centres? How can we help those who don’t have a bookstore in their community? How can we encourage educators to find books that are appropriate for their needs, grade/reading levels, and so on?
The ReaderBound team developed advanced search and filtering functionality that allows customers to locate books by a number of carefully chosen fields, including age or grade level, theme, series, reading level, language (including various Indigenous languages), and more. This custom work has supercharged the site’s functionality for some of Portage & Main’s most important audiences: librarians and educators.
