Prisons aren’t just a place of incarceration and punishment. They are meant for rehabilitation as well. So, why shouldn’t inmates be able to receive books.

God bless the volunteers of Book ‘Em, an organization that provides books through the mail to Pennsylvania’s inmates.

Prisoners are low on society’s sympathy list, but their letters reveal the shared humanity of all people who love to read.

“After seven years in prison, I hardly ever get mail anymore,” wrote Jim from a prison that was not identified in his letter. “Then, out of the blue, I not only get mail but it’s books! In addition to that, they are great books. Well, there’s just no words to thank you. Keep up the compassionate and noble work.”

via Book ‘Em shipments brighten Pennsylvania inmates’ lives – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.