C.W. Follett began selling used books in Wheaton, Illinois in 1873. Over 140 years later, we are still a family-owned business, but today we are redefining what that means. These are the families of Follett. You may know us as a book company, but we are so much more. This isn’t just our business, this is our family. This is Follett. 


McHenry, IL, USA

Follett Learning

Education technology

Vertical market software

F. 10000+

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