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Join Books to Prisoners on December 10
Books to Prisoners is honored to be selected as a 2015 Human Rights Leader by the City of Seattle. Join our organization for the award ceremony and reception on December 10.
Buy books; support Books to Prisoners
Shop at Barnes & Noble during December and support Books to Prisoners.
H.O.P.E. Hoopla
The H.O.P.E. Hoopla is a gathering of local nonprofits that are dedicated to reforming the correctional system. Come to Red Square on the UW campus on November 18, 11-4 pm, to learn about opportunities happening around Seattle!
“Volunteer in a Prison? Are You Mad?”
November 6: Join Books to Prisoners for a panel discussion on prison and reentry work.
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of PLN
Celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of Prison Legal News on November 9th.
September’s Volunteer of the Month: Curtis
Curtis has been volunteering with Books to Prisoners since March. He enjoys finding books to donate and, in his spare time, photographing the city. Read more in our profile of our Volunteer of the Month!
July 23
Join the National Day of Action to End Solitary Confinement on July 23.
Wrapping Party - August 31
Come to our wrapping party on Monday, August 31, from 6 pm to 10 pm. We currently have more than 30 boxes of packages waiting to be wrapped!
Help earn a LEAP grant for Books to Prisoners
Vote for Books to Prisoners for a 2015 LEAP grant and help educate aspiring entrepreneurs.