For the people who send the books
A page that makes somebody smile can be a lovely gift. But sending books into a correctional facility requires more checking than an ordinary parcel.
Before you order
- Check the exact receiving institution and its current incoming-publications policy.
- Confirm whether paperback copies are permitted and whether they must be new.
- Ask whether the book must ship directly from a publisher, bookstore or approved vendor.
- Confirm any approved-seller, portal, quantity, content and address requirements.
- Only then choose a seller and place an order. Retain the receipt and tracking information.
There is no nationwide guarantee that any facility will accept a particular book. Rules and individual circumstances vary.
Where things stand
The 2027 edition is in prepublication review. Price, ISBN, retailer listing, and institution-specific shipping routes are not yet confirmed. The current website offers a genuine sample, not checkout.
Would you like a preview?
See the pages before deciding whether this belongs on someone's shelf. You can send an inquiry without sharing an incarcerated person's name, number or case details.
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Try this: What has keys but can't open a lock? A piano. A tiny joke works even when the book can't be mailed yet.
Preparing to self-surrender? We've written a separate note about the different needs of people at that stage.