undercurrents
undercurrents t1_iz0lylc wrote
Reply to Appalachian prison book project seeks notebook donations: "The books can help inmates learn new skills, broaden their worldviews and obtain college credits through the West Virginia University Higher Education in Prison Initiative" by SAT0725
I'm looking at the photo of the donated books. In my state, there are so many restrictions on what books are accepted. No hardcovers, paperbacks have to be in decent condition, no stickers, absolutely no added marks of any kind including errant pen marks and "former library book." I had just checked into this because my apt building has a communal library where you can take and leave books, but most have been sitting there for years. I wanted to collect a bagful and donate but going through, so many don't meet the restrictions.
undercurrents t1_iz3fe8a wrote
Reply to comment by ItsWheeze in Appalachian prison book project seeks notebook donations: "The books can help inmates learn new skills, broaden their worldviews and obtain college credits through the West Virginia University Higher Education in Prison Initiative" by SAT0725
I read the caption of the photo. And that's what I commented on. Whether or not it's part of the program. The point was that the caption pointed out these were actual donated books in a prison in Arkansas, and my state has far more restrictions.