INTERNATIONALIST

PRISON BOOKS COLLECTIVE

__________

EXCERPTS FROM PRISONER’S LETTERS

 

             “I pray this letter finds you and yours in the best of health.  Thank you for the books you sent and the information...I came to prison when I was sixteen years old and now I think its time I educate myself on things I could do to have a decent living when I get out.”

                                                                 Charles

                                                                 St. Clair Correctional; Springville, AL

 

 

“I am writing to say that I was very excited to see someone on the outside that really cares about us.  People always think the wrong things about us, not all of us are spending our time doing nothing and I’m one of those people.  I really appreciate all that you do and I will always be grateful to all of you.”

                                                                 Vershan

                                                                 Yazoo City Low; Yazoo City, MS

 

 

“I received your address from a friend and you signed the response so here I am.  I am currently in lockdown here at Parchman, MS.  We have no access to the prison library.  This is why I am writing.  I would like to request these books - one psychology book, one biography of someone interesting (your pick) and a romance novel.  Please let me know how I can help your organization by donations or whatever.”

 

                                                                 Joshua

                                                                 MS State Pen., Parchman, MS

 

 

“I am requesting some more reading materials[…]  I hope I’m not a pest, but I’m    doing what I like to do best and that’s seeking knowledge from China to the west.  May God bless you and the staff at the Prison Books Collective and may he also bless your families as well.

                                                    Respectfully & Dedicated

                                                    ‘Your front line soulja in the struggle.”

 

                                                                 Tony

                                                                 MS State Pen., Parchman, MS

Prisoners Speak