Cool Classics Inc

Cool Classics! Inc. is a small, three-employee education organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The company focuses on providing book-based, arts-integrated curricula to improve literacy and critical thinking skills in elementary school children. Cool Classics! uses a unique approach that centers on one classic book per 25-session program. These sessions combine reading with art, writing, drama, dance, and music activities, all designed to enhance understanding of the book’s themes and develop core competencies. The program emphasizes close reading, rigorous discussion, and deep analysis, creating a rich learning experience that expands vocabulary and cultivates a love of literature and the arts. Cool Classics! aligns with Common Core Standards and all state standards, and its curriculum has been recognized as a Finalist for a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. To learn more about Cool Classics! and its programs, visit their website at coolclassicschicago.org.