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128 packages so far in 2021!
That’s about 250 books and composition books in all to women and trans people locked up across the country. (In 2020—with our capacity drastically cut due to COVID-19 precautions—we sent 1,964 packages. In 2019, we sent 5,117 packages; in 2018, 4,852.) Big, big thanks to all our supporters because we couldn’t do it without you, especially in this most difficult time. (January 18, 2021)
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ICYMI: In the News
Lit 50: Who Really Books In Chicago 2019 New City, May 23, 2019
Women doing time have plenty of time to read — and you can help Chicago Sun-Times, July 10, 2018
Chicago in action: Give back to the city with these three volunteer organizations Chicago Tribune RedEye, June 14, 2018
Local nonprofits find Amazon wish lists a prime resource for driving donations Chicago Sun-Times, May 3, 2018
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Women doing time have plenty of time to read — and you can help Chicago Sun-Times, July 10, 2018
Chicago in action: Give back to the city with these three volunteer organizations Chicago Tribune RedEye, June 14, 2018
Local nonprofits find Amazon wish lists a prime resource for driving donations Chicago Sun-Times, May 3, 2018
Find more articles here—plus TV and radio segments.
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