Prisoners Literature Project

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About the Prisoners Literature Project

The Prisoners Literature Project is an inclusive, all-volunteer, grassroots nonprofit whose purpose is to encourage reading, the pursuit of knowledge, and self-determination among incarcerated people. By sending free reading materials to those behind bars, PLP aims to foster learning and critical thinking and help prepare people to lead successful lives after incarceration. We believe that all people have a right to read.

Please consider donating to the PLP or volunteering your time (if you live in the Bay Area, CA!) to help our prison book program answer letters from prisoners who write us from all over the United States.

Latest News

See some favorite wishlist donations in 2023
Jan 2024

Watch a video which highlights some of the great books we received in 2023.


Prisoners Literature Project – how you helped us deliver in 2023!
Dec 2023

As the New Year approaches, we want to thank all of our co-ordinators, volunteers, bookstore partners, and donors for making 2023 another very successful year.



Announcements
Fall 23/Winter 24 Thank you letters

So many great letters

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Latest News
Fall 23/Winter 24 Thank you letters

So many great letters

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Prisoner Letters
Fall 23/Winter 24 Thank you letters

So many great letters

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PLP At Work Gallery
What goes on during a volunteer session?
A photo of volunteers answering letters at PLP

Find out more about volunteer sessions in our new space!

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New Ways To Donate
Halloween Horror Book Showcase

Watch our new Halloween video! Horror books are in high demand by incarcerated readers. Help us “flesh out” our horror section by purchasing a scary book. Details including a range of titles on our donate page.

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