Category:
Penpaling
Each facility will have slightly different requirements – your penpal will be your best resource with this! But you often have to send them the book directly from the publisher or services like Amazon or Barnes and Noble though, depending on the facility, you might be able to support local and/or Black-owned book stores by ordering on a place like Bookshop.org. You’ll generally need to be sure to include all of the same information you would provide when mailing a letter, including your penpal’s name, DOC number, facility name and address. Make sure to ask your penpal if there are any particular limitations or guidance for the facility they are in!