Prison Book Program

To celebrate Pride Month 🌈, we’re sharing "Inclusion", a piece of artwork by Douglas E., a PBP recipient incarcerated in Massachusetts. While incarcerated, Douglas created an art program designed to engage and support the prison’s large LGBTQ+ population. Created with ballpoint pen and watercolor, "Inclusion" is filled with gender-inclusive symbols and was made as a celebration of and tribute to the LGBTQ+ community at the facility where Douglas is incarcerated. The artwork currently hangs in PBP’s main packing room in Quincy!

We wanted to share a kind letter from Hector R., who was incarcerated in Massachusetts at the time and responded to one of the questions included on the invoices sent in PBP’s book packages. Hector shared appreciation for the work of PBP volunteers and explained that the books are not only meaningful on a personal level, but are also shared among fellow incarcerated people, helping extend access to reading and learning!

We did it!!! Thanks to your votes for PBP during Project for Awesome 2026, we were selected to receive a grant that will help us continue and expand our work. Every share, vote, and show of support made a difference!