"The first [feature of a classic] is thickness, referring not to the width of the book but to the density of its discourse. Much is going on in every paragraph."
(Jacques Barzun)

PAIDEIA PUBLICATIONS

The National Paideia Center produces and sells a wide variety of materials that enhance our collective understanding of Paideia theory and practice. In addition, we offer for sale materials by Mortimer Adler and others that are directly related to the wise implementation of the Paideia Program in schools. Please use this section of our website to develop you own Paideia Library with:

• Books authored by the staff of the National Paideia Center
• Essential classroom resources like the The Paideia Portfolio
• Books authored by Mortimer Adler and the Paideia Group
• The Jack and Mary McCall DVD Library with note sharing and access to over 3800 titles to use as text in Seminar dialogue

ORDERING INFORMATION

To order, please download the NPC order form (PDF). Fill out the form and fax or mail it to the address listed on the form. For orders less than $20.00, please include payment.  Questions: email info@paideia.org or call 919-962-3128.

Paideia Seminar Manual
We've recently printed Active Learning Through Dialogue-2nd Edition based on compiled research, theory, and extensive experience. This manual version outlines easy-to-use steps for planning, facilitating and assessing Seminars. In addition, you'll find grade and subject specific sample Paideia Seminar lesson plans.

View a printable Paideia catalog.