Prison Book Program
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Prison Book Program
Prison Book Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sends free books to people in prison. [1][2] PBP serves people in prisons in all 50 states, DC, and US territories, sending books to over 1,100 prisons.[3][4] The organization is located in the basement of the United First Parish Church in Quincy, Massachusetts, though PBP is a secular, independent organization.[5][6] Kelly Brotzman currently serves as Executive Director.[7][8]
History
In 1972, Prison Book Program (PBP) was organized by the Red Book Store Collective in Cambridge, Massachusetts to distribute politically progressive literature.[9] In 1988, PBP began compiling, publishing, and distributing the National Prisoner Resource List (NPRL), a compilation of resources for use by people in prison.[10] As more incarcerated people heard about the program through word of mouth, demand increased and PBP began sending other types of books to prisons.[11] PBP also distributes a legal primer compiled by a former incarcerated person and PBP patron.[12]
External Links
References
- ^ "Mission – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Reid, Levan (2022-05-16). "Prison Book Program gives inmates opportunities to learn - CBS Boston". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "FAQs – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "'A way to escaping': Cape Cod prisoners hit the books in jail library". www.wbur.org. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Our Story – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Whitfill, Mary. "'Power of books' still strong at Quincy program for inmates". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Staff – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Retired Professor Runs Prison Book Program Giving Inmates Opportunities To Learn, retrieved 2024-03-19
- ^ "Our Story – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Our Story – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Our Story – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Our Story – Prison Book Program". Retrieved 2024-03-19.