LGBT Books to Prisoners is an organization based in Madison, WI that is run through volunteers and donations. They send free packages of books and educational materials to LGBTQ+ individuals across the United States that are incarcerated. With the mission to “acknowledge, and work against, the oppressive functions of the prison system,” these efforts of substantive solidarity are important to them as they recognize the little resources and materials incarcerated individuals – especially LGBTQ+ people – have. Given the numerous hardships they are subjected to, showing a caring community on the outside is crucial to their wellbeing.
Student Reflections
Substantive Solidarity from Winona to Madison – May 14, 2019
Inside/Outside Solidarity – July 23, 2018
Thank You
To the College of Liberal Arts, the Program of Winona State Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies for allowing this trip to happen and to the LGBT Books to Prisoners and Paperbacks and Pieces for partnering with our course. Our sincerest gratitude and thanks for being in coalition.
Resources
If you would like to donate, volunteer, or find out more, the following links can help you get started.
