Great Books Foundation

The Great Books Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. With a team of 56 employees, the Foundation is dedicated to promoting literacy and critical thinking. The Great Books Foundation develops reading and discussion programs for students and adults. Their curriculum focuses on fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction, aiming to spark a passion for literature and ideas. The Foundation also provides instruction in Shared Inquiry™, a method of teaching that encourages close reading, questioning, active listening, and respectful discussion. The Foundation's programs are designed to equip students and adults with the skills to engage in thoughtful discourse and become more informed citizens. They collaborate with educational and community organizations to expand access to these programs and foster a culture of reading and discussion. For more information about the Great Books Foundation and their programs, please visit their website at greatbooks.org.