Freedom Reads Brings Inside Literary Prize to Washington State Correctional Facilities
Program visits Washington Corrections Center for Women and Washington State Penitentiary as part of national literary prize for incarcerated readers
Incarcerated Readers in Minnesota Cast Votes for Nation’s First Literary Prize Judged Exclusively by Incarcerated People
Freedom Reads brings the Inside Literary Prize and new Freedom Libraries to Minnesota correctional facilities
Freedom Reads Returns to Missouri to Open 27 Freedom Libraries Across Two Prisons
Handcrafted by formerly incarcerated men, new libraries put books within reach for readers inside
Freedom Reads Brings Inside Literary Prize to Illinois Prisons
Incarcerated judges at two Illinois prisons voted, debated, and heard from award-winning authors as Freedom Reads started its six-state Inside Literary Prize tour.
From Prison to Tribeca: Documentary on Reginald Dwayne Betts Selected for Tribeca Festival
A documentary about Reginald Dwayne Betts’ life, work, and the power of literature.
Inside Literary Prize Reveals 2026 Shortlist and Announces Six-State Prison Tour with Incarcerated Judges
Hundreds of incarcerated judges will select winner of the nation's first major book prize decided exclusively by people in prison.
Reginald Dwayne Betts Performs Felon: An American Washi Tale at San Quentin
March 4th performance marks 21 years since Betts’ release from prison
Freedom Reads Opens Libraries Inside California Medical Facility
Freedom Reads brings the power of books to incarcerated men
Freedom Reads Opens 35 Freedom Libraries in New Jersey Prisons
New openings at South Woods State Prison and Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center bring statewide total to more than 75 libraries opened in 2025.
Freedom Reads Opens Libraries at Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center
The new libraries, built by formerly incarcerated staff, aim to foster imagination, self-expression, and hope for young people inside.
Freedom Reads Opens Libraries Inside Maryland Youth Detention Centers
In partnership with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, the national nonprofit brings Freedom Libraries to young readers inside, transforming detention spaces into places for imagination and growth.
Freedom Reads Brings Collaborative Poetry Project to Prison in Puerto Rico
Events at Instituto Educativo and La Casa del Libro celebrate the power of poetry and collaboration.