Free Books by Mail for People in Prison
Offered by Books to Prisoners
Books to Prisoners sends 1-2 pounds of free books to people in prison based on written requests.
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Cost & format
free · By phone
Schedule
- Requests by mail only; the group says responses may take up to four months.
Who this is for
The person in prison must write a letter with their name, prison ID number, and prison mailing address. People in short-term facilities should include an estimate of how long they will be held.
How to apply
Mail the request to Books to Prisoners, c/o Left Bank Books, 92 Pike Street, Box A, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone and email book requests are not accepted.
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- Who they serve
- Youth (under 25), SeniorsAI-extracted, unconfirmed
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