Book Club for Youth in Federal Prison

 
$4,880
$3,120
Raised
Remaining
118
donations
6
reports

Summary

Has a book ever changed your life? This project, "Books Across the Miles" will help youth charged as adults in federal prison transform their lives through books and writing. Through a "virtual book club" that explores the ways that books and writing are relevant and offers concrete tools to build on new visions, "Books Across the Miles" will help the young men of Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop choose positive futures and a successful reentry.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop introduces the life-changing power of books and writing to youth charged and incarcerated as adults in DC. Because DC inmates are transferred to federal prisons across the country, books, and connections built through books, become even more vital.

How will this project solve this problem?

"Books Across the Miles" utilizes Free Minds' proven book club model to continue cultivating a strong love for reading among young inmates, allowing them to interact and discuss what they are reading with each other in a way that increases their understanding and appreciation of the book. In this program, members read the same book and engage in a written dialogue through our monthly newsletter, building a network of positive peer support as well as increased motivation for learning.

Potential Long Term Impact

When youth return home from prison with a passionate desire for education rather than the street life, the community is strengthened. "Books Across the Miles" is an innovative tool in lowering recidivism and building safer, more connected communities.

Project Message

"Thank you for donating money for books and helping us grow!! Reading has literally changed my life, and the Free Minds Book Club has played a very significant role in my personal transformation."
- Jonas, Free Minds Book Club member in Federal Prison

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $4,880
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $3,120
Total Funding Goal: $8,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Organization

Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop
Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop

Washington, DC, United States
http://www.freemindsbookclub.org

Project Leader

Tara Libert

Washington, District of Columbia United States

Where is this project located?

Map of Book Club for Youth in Federal Prison