Empowering Voices: Literature from Incarcerated Writers for Change

Locked-in Literature (LIL) champions the stories of incarcerated individuals, promoting literacy and rehabilitation. Our nonprofit organization donates books to juvenile detention centers and underserved communities, fostering personal growth and amplifying voices through storytelling and community engagement. Join us in creating opportunities for transformative change through literature.

5/8/20241 min read

Two books are being held in front of a backdrop of green foliage. The left book is titled 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou and has a teal cover with a silhouette of a person's profile. The right book is titled 'How Asia Works' by Joe Studwell and features a black cover with a stylized red tiger.
Two books are being held in front of a backdrop of green foliage. The left book is titled 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou and has a teal cover with a silhouette of a person's profile. The right book is titled 'How Asia Works' by Joe Studwell and features a black cover with a stylized red tiger.

Literacy, Empowerment, Transformation