Books to Prisoners

Books to Prisoners is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a love of reading among incarcerated individuals, promoting knowledge, self-empowerment, and breaking the cycle of recidivism. Founded in the early 1970s, it is one of the largest and oldest prison book projects in the country, mailing tens of thousands of free books annually to prisoners across the United States.

The organization relies on community donations of books and has a dedicated volunteer base that processes requests, packages books, and sorts donations. In addition to its primary mission, Books to Prisoners actively advocates for prisoner literacy and works to challenge unjust prison policies regarding access to literature.

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