Great American Read: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

Next date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Join us to discuss Upton Sinclair’s classic 1906 novel The Jungle, which exposed labor exploitation and unsafe conditions in Chicago’s meatpacking industry. Sinclair’s work sparked public outrage and helped inspire major reforms, including the Pure Food and Drug Act. The novel offers a clear look at immigrant experiences, workers’ rights and the push for government accountability during a pivotal era in U.S. history.