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Our mission is to inspire a passion for reading in prisons, promote knowledge, and support self-empowerment. We believe books can transform lives and broaden perspectives, helping to reduce recidivism.

Donate

BTP relies on books donated by community members like you to answer the thousands of book requests we receive.

Volunteer

BTP depends on a dedicated group of volunteers who fulfill prisoner requests, wrap packages of books to be mailed, and sort donated books.

How to request a book

To request books from Books to Prisoners, we ask that the person in prison send a letter including their name, prison ID number, and address to: 
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Anyone in a short-term facility like a County Jail or Sheriff’s Office should include an estimate of how long they’ll be held.

We will not respond to book requests by phone or email. Please save your resources and only send us a letter.

Books to Prisoners


c/o Left Bank Books


92 Pike Street, Box A


Seattle, WA 98101

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