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Quincy's "Prison Book Program" Connects Incarcerated Readers with Postmarked Possibilities

Quincy's "Prison Book Program" Connects Incarcerated Readers with Postmarked Possibilities

Update: 2025-10-11
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Reading is fundamental, so they say, and it can also be a major factor in cutting down prison recidivism rates. The Prison Book Program in Quincy has been providing free books to incarcerated people around the country since 1972, helping people behind bars grow, study, and prepare for a healthier and more productive life upon their release. Executive Director Kelly Brotzman joins Nichole this week to talk about their mission, their efforts to get books into prison "book deserts", and their upcoming fundraiser later this month.
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Quincy's "Prison Book Program" Connects Incarcerated Readers with Postmarked Possibilities

Quincy's "Prison Book Program" Connects Incarcerated Readers with Postmarked Possibilities

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