On May 12th, postage rates will increase. Each book package sent to a prisoner will cost us 10-15 cents more to mail. Over the course of a year, this will raise our mailing costs by over $800. Please make a contribution to help us offset this expense.

You can now download the PDF version of our recently published newsletter, which includes a report of the obstacles prisoners face when trying to access educational materials. If you’d like to recieve a print copy of the newsletter, email info@booksthroughbars.org.

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!