Founded: 1972

Books To Prisoners (BTP) is a Seattle-based, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that sends books to prisoners in the United States. BTP believes that books are tools for learning and opening minds to new ideas and possibilities. By sending books to prisoners, we hope to foster a love of reading and encourage the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.
BTP has three associate organizations - Books To Prisoners - Portland, Books To Prisoners - Olympia, and Books To Prisoners - Bellingham These support groups assist in answering letters, mailing packages, and soliciting book donations.
As one of the largest prison book projects in the country, BTP works in conjunction with other agencies that support prisoner literacy and promote social justice.

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