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How books — and bookshelves — are helping incarcerated people in Connecticut

Summary

In Connecticut, a group of people who were once in prison are now building bookshelves and donating books to prisons. They believe that reading helped them during their time in prison.

Key Facts

  • People who were formerly in prison in Connecticut are involved in creating bookshelves.
  • These bookshelves are filled with books and donated to prisons in the state.
  • The group believes that reading books helped them while they were serving their sentences.
  • The initiative aims to assist current inmates by providing them access to books.
  • The effort is part of a larger movement to support rehabilitation and education for incarcerated individuals.

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