Resources: Books, Magazines, and Publishers

PARC corresponds with and mails a directory of these resources to prisoners, their friends and family members. We are often the first point of contact for people to connect with prisoners' rights organizations, community organizations, prison literature and arts projects, family and visiting resources, health care and legal resources, parole and pre-release resources, and the prison abolition movement.

Download a PDF copy of the November 2024 Edition here.

Please note recent updates since our last publication:

Compassion Works For All has closed (see listing in Religious Programs)
Missouri Prison Books: Now sending to Kansas, Illinois, and Indiana. Is banned in Missouri, since Sept 23, 2024
The Pathfinder Network: correct phone is  503-892-5396
Providence Books Through Bars c/o Paper Nautilus 19 S Angell Street Providence RI 02906
Women’s Book Project 3501 Aldrich Ave. S,  Minneapolis MN 55408
PDX Books Through Bars: ships up to 3 books for free to anyone incarcerated in all states except Wisconsin. General topics/genres only. PO Box 11222; Portland OR, 97211

 

Resource Category
RedBird Books-to-Prisoners

Dedicated to providing Ohio prisoners with free books and reading materials. Send requests by subject with priority to individuals incarcerated in Ohio.


 Books, Magazines, and Publishers, Free Books Programs
San Quentin News

San Quentin News is a 20-page monthly newsletter written, edited, and produced by prisoners incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. The SQ News encourages prisoners, staff, or others outside the institution to submit articles, poems, artwork and letters to the editor for possible inclusion. To receive a mailed copy of the SQ News, send $1.61 in postage. This process should be repeated every month for each new edition.


 Books, Magazines, and Publishers, Newsletters and Magazines
Saxapahaw Prison Books

 Free books to individuals incarcerated in Georgia. Write for more info on resources available. Georgia only.


 Books, Magazines, and Publishers, Free Books Programs
The Angolite

The Angolite is published and edited by prisoners at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA. Write for order form with costs for subscription.


 Books, Magazines, and Publishers, Newsletters and Magazines
The Paperback Shop


Small used bookstore established 1971, now 30 years specializing in mailing books to prisons. What we can send you depends upon the rules of your facility: new & used books, hardcover & paperback, and magazine subscriptions.  There is no catalog to limit your selection.   SEND a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for our information and order form. Include $10 (refundable deposit) for up to 5 quotes.  AKA IMailToPrison.Com for orders from family and friends. Nationwide service, but depends on state regulations for receiving books in your state. Nationwide Service, But depends on state regulations for recieveing books in your state.


 Books, Magazines, and Publishers, Vendors and Publishers
Turning the Tide: Journal of Inter-communal Solidarity

Published by Anti-Racist Action - Los Angeles/People Against Racist Terror (ARA-LA/PART) since 1988.  Issues released at least quarterly; 5-6 issues some years. Free to prisoners; subscriptions for non-prisoners are $12 for low income; $20 regular; $30 international/institutional; $50 sustainer. Payable to "Anti-Racist Action" at above address. Back issues may be available.


 Books, Magazines, and Publishers, Newsletters and Magazines

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