Books Through Bars
We send quality reading material to prisoners and encourage creative dialogue on the criminal justice system, thereby educating those living inside and outside of prison walls.

Newsletter Available Online

If you’re not on our “snail mail” list, you can download the PDF and read on-screen or print it. This newsletter features an article about our work with prison libraries, writing and artwork from incarcerated people, and more information on the issue of juveniles sentenced to life without parole. If you’d like to be added to our mailing list, contact us.

Inquirer Article on BTB

Books Through Bars was featured on the first page of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s local news section on September 14th. In case you missed it in print, you can still read the article online.

Find a prison book program near you

Books Through Bars has created an interactive map showing prison book programs in the US and Canada, including contact information. Check it out, and get involved with a prison book program near you!