"The quality of the libraries in correctional facilities is generally poor. 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. Friends and loved ones on the outside are not allowed to send books directly to people in prison; instead, they must be ordered from an online retailer. Few incarcerated people have loved ones with the resources to purchase and send books at full retail price." -Prison Book Program
support your local books to prisoners project! These projects work to get books into prisons, navigating book bans, meeting specific book requests, and providing crucial community support for incarcerated people. this is a great way to show solidarity with your incarcerated friends, neighbors, and loved ones.
i've set up $5 monthly donation to Books Through Bars Philadelphia, and they also have a book wishlist and information for donating books if that works better for you.