Imani Perry's 'South to America' won the inaugural Inside Literary Prize for its profound exploration of the American South.
Freedom begins with a book': incarcerated people to judge new US literary award
John J Lennon, a prisoner, is involved in a new initiative called the Inside literary prize, which is the first major US book award to be judged exclusively by incarcerated people.
The competition aims to inspire dialogue about important books in prisons across the US and provide a national platform for incarcerated individuals to participate in the cultural conversation.
Inside Literary Prize: First major book award judged by incarcerated people
The inaugural Inside Literary Prize, judged by incarcerated individuals, will be awarded at The New York Public Library on August 1, 2024.
Inside Literary Prize awarded to Imani Perry
Imani Perry's 'South to America' won the inaugural Inside Literary Prize for its profound exploration of the American South.
Freedom begins with a book': incarcerated people to judge new US literary award
John J Lennon, a prisoner, is involved in a new initiative called the Inside literary prize, which is the first major US book award to be judged exclusively by incarcerated people.
The competition aims to inspire dialogue about important books in prisons across the US and provide a national platform for incarcerated individuals to participate in the cultural conversation.
Inside Literary Prize: First major book award judged by incarcerated people
The inaugural Inside Literary Prize, judged by incarcerated individuals, will be awarded at The New York Public Library on August 1, 2024.
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Incarcerated people's right to healthcare not adequately addressed by federal standards
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What 24 Hours Looks Like in Three Prisons
Incarcerated individuals have varying levels of access to technology depending on the prison and their behavior
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