From behind bars, to passing the bar
ABA Journal writes about Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts' journey from prison to Yale Law School.
Dwayne Betts Brings One-Man Show, ‘Felon: An American Washi Tale,’ to NU Chicago
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts brings his solo show, FELON: An American Washi Tale, to Northwestern University’s Abbott Hall this week.
Dwayne Betts Is Proof That A Book Can Change Your Life
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts shares how Freedom Libraries disrupt the austerity of prison and bring dignity to the space.
I Am Free When I Read
An in-depth feature on Freedom Reads, this Country Roads Magazine piece centers on Freedom Reads' work and impact in Louisiana.
Artist Titus Kaphar is leaving his mark on Philadelphia
Artist Titus Kaphar's film, Exhibiting Forgiveness, is out in theaters. Freedom Reads partnered with Kaphar to screen the film at the California Institution for Men before it was released in theaters.
3 CT prisons will get new libraries
Freedom Reads, with support from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) and Senators Murphy and Blumenthal, opened 42 Freedom Libraries in Connecticut prisons this month.
Virginia authors shine at Library of Virginia literary gala
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts was awarded the Library of Virginia's honorary Patron of Letters degree at this year's 27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards.
National nonprofit opens 42 small libraries in three CT prisons
With support from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) and Connecticut Senators Murphy and Blumenthal, Freedom Reads is opening 42 Freedom Libraries across three Connecticut prisons this month.
Shelf Life: Rachel Kushner
Author Rachel Kushner spoke with Elle about her book picks for every occasion, and her support of Freedom Reads.
Books Saved Reginald Dwayne Betts In Prison – Now, He’s Behind The Literature Prize Voted On By Incarcerated Readers
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwyane Betts on the impact of books in prison, founding Freedom Reads, and launching the inaugural Inside Literary Prize.
Author’s Princeton ties bring N.J. its first Freedom Libraries
With support from the Princeton University Library, Freedom Reads opened its first Freedom Libraries in New Jersey earlier this year at Garden State Correctional Facility.
Inside Literary Prize: And the Winner Is....
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts and inaugural Inside Literary Prize winner Imani Perry speak at the Inside Literary Prize award ceremony.