Prison Education Book Connection
A partnership with W.W. Norton & Company, Alliance for Higher Education in Prison, and Books to Prisoners
Want free textbooks for your incarcerated students for Spring and/or Summer 2027 courses? Apply by November 4th.
Questions? Please contact program.coordinator@bookstoprisoners.net
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In 2023 W.W. Norton & Company committed to donating their textbooks to higher education in prison programs, leading to the creation of the Book Connection, a partnership between the publishing company and the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison. The Alliance for Higher Education in Prison administrated the program through the end of 2026.
Books to Prisoners will be joining the partnership and will administer the program beginning with the Spring and Summer 2027 cycle. Learn more about the program's history and impact.
Spring and Summer 2027 cycle
The application for the Spring and Summer 2027 cycle will open on October 14, 2026 and remain open until November 4, 2026. Textbooks can be expected to arrive in December 2026.
Eligibility criteria
Program Requirements: We are only able to provide book donations to established higher education in prison (HEP) programs associated with accredited institutions. Programs must have enrolled students and courses planned for the upcoming semester. HEP programs in all 50 states are eligible.
Request Limits: Quantities are limited to 25 books per title per program. Please request only the number of books your program truly needs to ensure equitable distribution among eligible programs.
Use Agreement: By submitting a request, you agree that these books will be used for educational purposes within prison programs only. They may not be resold or distributed to third parties.
Shipping Address Requirements: We cannot guarantee successful shipping to residential addresses. Please plan to provide a prison address or an institutional address (e.g., program office or university address) when completing your request.