Donate books to prisoners
One more way to give!
The message below was a post on the Facebook page of OH12 East. We are inspired to join in! See info at the bottom about dropping off books in Columbus as well.
The Licking County NAACP is collecting book donations for Redbird Books to Prisoners, for our Martin Luther King Jr. Day service activity. We are looking for mostly paperback books, in good condition, about the following topics: Music, Business, Sports, Health, Sci-Fi, Religion, Art, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, books by Indigenous/Native American authors, and books about Homesteading. (OH12 East is also accepting donations of gift cards from Kicks Mix Bookstore in Newark Ohio, or Readers’ Garden Bookstore in Granville -- to support local businesses and purchase specific books incarcerated individuals have requested. Please review your donations to avoid the content below.
Hardback: only allowed at about half of locations
Wear: some locations don't allow worn, dirty, or smelly books
Content: NO instructions on committing crime; no images of nudity or weapons
Marking: items with writing and highlighting may get rejected
Stickers: no stickers or adhesives allowed, must remove before sending
Accessories: no CDs, spiral binding, staples, etc. Must be removed before sending!
Maps: no maps of local area allowed, including general atlases
If you have questions about OH12 East donation drop off locations, email Emily at emmile55@gmail.com. We will be accepting book donations until January 14th, 2022. Thank you!
Columbus drop off is at 437 Piedmont Rd, in the tub on the porch.
Thank you!