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Ayn Rand Institute
Free Books for Teachers (classroom sets of Ayn Rand's novels)
Free classroom sets of Ayn Rand's novels (Anthem, The Fountainhead and others) with teaching guides, for middle and high school teachers, including homeschool teachers.
- Amount
- A classroom set, 100% free of charge (print or digital), plus teaching guides
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Yes, a for-profit school can apply
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opMiddle school, high school and homeschool teachers or principals. Fits any private school, microschool or homeschool co-op with students in grades 8 to 12.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Brand-new schools can apply
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026on aynrand.org
How to apply
- Step 1: Pick a novel that fits your students' grade
- Step 2: Order the classroom set (print or digital) on ARI's page
- Step 3: Teach it within a year
- Step 4: Fill out the short feedback survey
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“You must be a middle school, high school, or homeschool teacher or principal to be eligible to receive the books.”
Free classroom sets of Ayn Rand's novels (print or digital) with teaching guides. The books teach Rand's own philosophy, which openly rejects religion, so a faith-based school may want to read them first.
- Middle school, high school or homeschool teacher or principal
- Students in grades 8 to 12 (depends on the novel)
- Teach the books within one year
- Short feedback survey
Timing
Order any time while supplies last.