BCAF Presents: Prison Book Program Volunteering

We're very excited to be partnering with the Prison Book Program this July! 

Without access to the internet, books are one of the only places to turn for incarcerated people who wish to learn, imagine, study, or grow. However, most prisons and jails are book deserts. The quality of prison libraries, when they exist at all, is generally poor. Lack of staffing and restrictive housing can also make libraries inaccessible to many or most of the people housed in a facility. Friends and loved ones on the outside are not allowed to send books directly to people in prison. 

Comics and graphic novels are some of the most frequently requested books by incarcerated people. We're working with the Prison Book Program to get books directly to them -- come volunteer to help use your graphic novel recommendation skills to connect books with requests the program has received.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!