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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · 14h

In answer to his question, yes, we send free books, lots of them each month. It is our honor to help free the minds of incarcerated people through reading.

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · 3d

Please consider supporting some of our favorite local indie bookstores during Banned Books Week! Any books purchased will be matched by a generous foundation grant.

All wishlists available: linktr.ee/prisonlitproject
or: www.prisonlit.org/donate/#BuyB...

#prisonbookswishlist
#BannedBooksWeek

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks to donors, we have a range of interesting titles that we're able to send to people in prison. As the letter says: "I want to thank you for the books you’ve sent previously, always great selections. I’d love to be sent African, African-American, Native American and Indigenous history."

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Jul 15

As an all-volunteer organization we rely on each other to enhance and expand our efforts. One volunteer decided we should stock kids books and now we do!

Incarcerated people write to us asking for these books so they can read them over the phone to their kids or during in-person visits. 😍

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yes, books are transporting and a connection to the world outside a cell. PLP sent him several books along with a note saying we are so glad he got in touch with our program.

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Jun 30

This letter sent to PLP goes on to say:

"I'm very thankful for the materials that you send and I share my books when I'm done with them. LOL. I've already passed on the history book "Bad Day in History' to my buddy that loves trivia."

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Jun 11

We are so pleased that our selection of books in Spanish has expanded to include a range of titles in popular genres like horror, fantasy and classics.

Thanks to Pegasus Books in particular for researching and ordering these often hard to find Spanish-language books!

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Jun 4

Books about Aztec/Mayan culture are a common request... It’s hard to source these books at an affordable price with "acceptable" pictures.

However, PLP recently started stocking “Aztec” , a historical fantasy which offers “rich insight into their society.” We've also ordered the book in Spanish!

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 29

PLP's library has moved to a larger space!
Check out this video that documents the move. Volunteer power! More room, more shelves, more books available to send out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXrN...

(Also, we've revised our website. Check out the new look at prisonlit.org .)

PLP library's new location!

YouTube video by Prisoners Literature Project

www.youtube.com

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 22

A happy volunteer finds the exact book requested by this incarcerated reader.

We get a lot of great books like this donated from our wish lists, bookstore partners, volunteers, authors, publishers, estates and more. Thank you!

(Thanks also to volunteer A.J. for another video!)

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 13

We are in awe of the generosity of the many people who purchased books for incarcerated readers during the recent matching grant opportunity in honor of Indie bookstores.

The total was over 330 books ($5,400)! Thank you, thank you all!

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 5

We're excited when a new bookstore partner joins us. You can also order books for PLP via the Books Inc. wishlist: booksinc.net/prisoners-li.... (Purchases matched through May 5th).

Thanks to Books Inc. for hosting PLP displays at stores in: Alameda, Mountain View, Palo Alto and San Leandro!

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 2

PLP still has a matching grant opportunity through Monday, May 5th! It's a great time to stop by one of our book partners Cape & Cowl Comics & purchase a title for someone behind bars: Cape & Cowl Comics, 1601 Clay Street, Oakland, CA
#PrisonBooksWishlists #IncarceratedReaders #ShopIndieBookstores

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 1

[Book requests from prisoners] remind us that reading, at its core, isn’t about cultural capital or carceral control. It’s about maintaining our essential human right to imagine differently, to choose freely, and to find joy in our own way, even within confinement. #MustRead

Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 1

Learning prison regulations felt like studying for a degree in carceral bureaucracy. Behind every rejection lurked an institutional paranoia: hidden messages, drugs or seeds of discontent that might blossom into unrest concealed within innocent pages. Must-read!

lareviewofbooks.org/article/read...

Reading Behind Bars, and Beyond Barriers | Los Angeles Review of Books

Jackie Snow reflects on what working for a books-to-prisons nonprofit has taught her about reading.

lareviewofbooks.org

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · May 1

Learning prison regulations felt like studying for a degree in carceral bureaucracy. Behind every rejection lurked an institutional paranoia: hidden messages, drugs or seeds of discontent that might blossom into unrest concealed within innocent pages. Must-read!

lareviewofbooks.org/article/read...

Reading Behind Bars, and Beyond Barriers | Los Angeles Review of Books

Jackie Snow reflects on what working for a books-to-prisons nonprofit has taught her about reading.

lareviewofbooks.org

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Apr 26

Our favorite day of the year has arrived! It's Independent Bookstore Day!

Stop by these partner stores :
--Pegasus stores in Berkeley
--Cape & Cowl Comics in Oakland
--East Bay Booksellers in Berkeley
--Books Inc in Alameda

Buy a book for PLP and join in on the festivities! Book lovers unite!

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Apr 25

Tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day! We would so appreciate your support via a book purchase for PLP. The dollar amount will be doubled!

Shop one of our wish lists at: www.prisonlit.org/donate/#BuyB...

#PrisonBooksWishlists #IndieBookstoreDay #IncarceratedReaders

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Apr 21

Last month the Prisoners Literature Project book club read "We Could Be So Good" and enjoyed it very much! PLP reached out to award winning author Cat Sebastian - catsebastian.com - and she very kindly sent us some of her books. We think these books will be adored by incarcerated readers.

Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Apr 13

Book inventory varies over time... so it's a special thrill when a less common request (like a Beatles book) comes in and we have a great matching book to send in response to the letter.

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Apr 2

It's a really good day when PLP receives two big boxes of books in support of our efforts. We are grateful to our bookstore partner The Best Book Store In Palm Springs (Palm Springs, CA!) for continuing to send books up north to us! More prisons are requiring new books so these are so useful to us!

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Mar 28

A simple statement and so inspiring for our efforts.

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East Bay Booksellers @ebbooksellers.bsky.social · Mar 18

Very excited to announce we're back in a position to fulfill Prisoners Literature Project Wish List orders (@prisonerlitproj.bsky.social). In addition to the books purchased, we will donate 25% of the sale directly back to PLP.

ebbooksellers.com/support-the-...

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Mar 16

Thank you letters like these keep us going during uncertain times. Such a pleasure to have proof that books end up in the hands of incarcerated readers :-)

See many more letters on our website:
www.prisonlit.org/category/pri...

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Mar 5

Many thanks to Banter Bookshop in Fremont, CA for continuing to host a PLP display at the store. Recently, people purchased books for incarcerated readers including some of our favorites, pictured within!

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Prisoners Literature Project @prisonerlitproj.bsky.social · Feb 12

In point of fact, here's where the contraband in prisons is coming from:
www.jsonline.com/story/news/l...

More Waupun prison staffers fired, resigned amid federal probe into alleged smuggling ring

The federal Department of Justice investigation began after a sweep at Waupun uncovered cell phones, drugs and other contraband.

www.jsonline.com

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