Prison Book Program

Prison Book Program Sending free books to people in prison since 1972.

Bring your team to volunteer with Prison Book Program!Looking for a meaningful way to get your workplace involved in giv...
08/31/2026

Bring your team to volunteer with Prison Book Program!

Looking for a meaningful way to get your workplace involved in giving back? Prison Book Program welcomes corporate teams and groups to join us for a volunteer session.

Whether you’re organizing an office affinity group, employee club, team outing, or other organization, groups are always welcome!

Come together, give back, and help us get books into the hands of people in prison.

Interested in bringing your group? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more and schedule a volunteer session.

Today is National Nonprofit Day! 💙One of the easiest ways you can support our mission? Tell a friend about Prison Book P...
08/17/2026

Today is National Nonprofit Day! 💙

One of the easiest ways you can support our mission? Tell a friend about Prison Book Program! Share this post, tag someone who might want to get involved, or spread the word about the work we’re doing to send books to people in prison across the country.

Help us spread the word today!

A kind letter was sent to PBP that shared the meaningful impact of our legal publication. After hearing about PBP’s We t...
08/16/2026

A kind letter was sent to PBP that shared the meaningful impact of our legal publication. After hearing about PBP’s We the People Legal Primer, now updated as the Insider’s Guide to Jailhouse Law, through word of mouth, one was able to use the resource to help another write to a judge using the appropriate legal terminology and formatting.

The Insider’s Guide to Jailhouse Law provides a practical overview of the legal system, along with information on important legal developments from the past two decades.

Joanna Lazarek found the Prison Book Program through a surprising turn of fate: she found a PBP bookmark tucked into a b...
08/11/2026

Joanna Lazarek found the Prison Book Program through a surprising turn of fate: she found a PBP bookmark tucked into a book at a Little Free Library. She looked it up and "the rest is history," she chuckled!

Joanna loves to pick book orders during her shifts, which means reading letters from incarcerated individuals and fulfilling their requests as closely as we can (depending on what is available in the library at that point in time). She also loves to sort book donations as and when they come in.

Thank you for everything you do for us, Joanna. Congratulations on being our Volunteer of the Month for August!

On , we’re celebrating the power of a single page to open up an entire world. 📚✨For people on the outside, a book is en...
08/09/2026

On , we’re celebrating the power of a single page to open up an entire world. 📚✨

For people on the outside, a book is entertainment or a quiet escape. For an incarcerated person, a book is a lifeline. It’s a classroom, a source of hope, a tool for self-growth, and a bridge to the world beyond prison walls.

Literacy and education aren't privileges—they are fundamental human rights. Access to books empowers incarcerated individuals to learn, reflect, and prepare for a brighter future.

Today, celebrate your love for reading by helping us share it with those who need it most.

🔗 Want to send a book or support our mission? Click the link in our bio to get involved.

08/03/2026

🎨 Come visit PBP’s Art From Inside exhibit, featuring artwork created by PBP book recipients while incarcerated. The exhibit is on display through the end of August at the Brookline Public Library, Brookline Village Branch.

📍 Find the exhibit on the second floor in Hunneman Hall. Take the staircase on the right side of the building entrance, or use the elevator for direct access to Hunneman Hall. We hope to see you there!

Check out some of the titles we are in specific need of! Sometimes we don’t have quite the right book on our shelves to ...
08/01/2026

Check out some of the titles we are in specific need of! Sometimes we don’t have quite the right book on our shelves to help someone achieve an important reading or study goal. Or we have commonly requested books we don't get donated frequently enough. How to help:

1. Check out our Amazon wish list (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2NQXW3DD8V7HZ...)
2. Add to cart and choose the Wish list Manager address
3. The book will ship right to us and get sent to the reader who requested it!

Cody M., who is incarcerated in Massachusetts and first learned about PBP from another incarcerated person, responded to...
07/24/2026

Cody M., who is incarcerated in Massachusetts and first learned about PBP from another incarcerated person, responded to the prompt: “What does the Prison Book Program mean to you?”

Today, on Nelson Mandela International Day, we honor the legacy of a leader who championed justice, equality, reconcilia...
07/18/2026

Today, on Nelson Mandela International Day, we honor the legacy of a leader who championed justice, equality, reconciliation, and the transformative power of education. Every book sent through Prison Book Program reflects our belief that access to knowledge, hope, and human dignity should never be out of reach.

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1306 Hancock Street Ste 100
Quincy, MA
02169

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Tuesday 6:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 9pm

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