V chuffed to be in @BigIssue Top 100 #Changemakers with my #PennedUp co director Mark Hewitt. Thanks to prisoners, staff, & librarians who form each festival committee. Couldn't/wouldn't do it without you. Great start to 2020 #ThinkersCreatorsAgitators

There’s a thing which happens when (usually middle class) protestors go to prison. Their supporters look up the official rules for how inmates should be treated, realise their mates are having their legal rights violated and assume this must be political and targeted. In reality

Building Communities continues with a spotlight on Mike, a Library Production Associate. Formerly incarcerated, Mike understands firsthand the power of returning Inside with a message of hope. What he values most about going back? The conversations. #FreedomReads #Prison #Books

Weekly Words from the Inside 📖Darlene reads a letter from David in Virginia. His words remind us that access to books is never just about reading—it’s about dignity, reflection, and ways people hold on to hope and humanity, even inside a cellblock. #FreedomReads #prison # books

Story continues: James was once a Freedom Library Patron while in prison. A letter recently discovered by Craig sparked a series exploring the Freedom Library, the power of redemption, and the serendipitous moments that make our work so meaningful. #FreedomReads #Prison #Books

Plants Early in the Morning 1922, Paul #Klee.

The tree is up, Edward Gorey.

These are the eight prisoners taking part in what is thought to be the biggest hunger strike in UK history since Irish republicans began refusing food in 1981. Tonight it has emerged that five of them have been taken to hospital. Two haven't eaten for nearly 39 days.

Tory governments spent £325m on free schools that failed or disappeared

Meet Melvin from Illinois. He wrote us to share how Freedom Libraries changed his life Inside. Books bring hope where it’s needed most, Inside. Support our end-of-year appeal to end book deserts in prisons across America. Donate at the link in bio. #FreedomReads #Prison #Books

Gertrude Abercrombie (1909-1977) Owl With Eggs 1963.

Freedom Reads celebrates its patrons. The office is like an art gallery. The pieces that adorn its walls promote others. It continues as long as the support does. You help Freedom Reads and You help others. Donate at the link in bio. #FreedomReads #prison #books #givingtuesday

Stoked that THE TRAGEDY OF TRUE CRIME made it onto the @nytimesbooks's 100 Notable Books of 2025! Grateful for the recognition. https://t.co/En99nGAnSM

Amazing!

Today’s all about Giving (capital G) and determines what is possible tomorrow. We bring possibility into spaces where it feels limited. We take you with us. That’s what your support means. Give today. Build a Freedom Library. Thank You. #FreedomReads #prison #books #givingtuesday

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“Resist much, obey little.” — Walt Whitman

Pat is 85. She’s been arrested under section 13 of the Terrorism Act in Manchester for holding & refusing to put away a sign that reads “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine action.”

Thanks for sharing @Clinks_Tweets Attached is our updated flyer. We will extend the deadline for submissions to the end of January 2026

Such a great book

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