The nonprofit Freedom Reads has installed its 500th “Freedom Library” in a Connecticut women’s prison—now present in 51 facilities across 15 states. Each space contains 500 curated books and custom-made shelving, offering access to literature and learning inside cellblocks.
(c) Marialaura Gionfriddo
(c) Marialaura Gionfriddo

Des bibliothèques en prison s’étendent et offrent de nouvelles chances

CTPUBLIC

L’association à but non lucratif Freedom Reads a inauguré sa 500ᵉ « Freedom Library » dans une prison pour femmes au Connecticut — présente désormais dans 51 établissements répartis sur 15 États. Chaque espace compte 500 livres choisis et des étagères sur mesure, permettant l’accès à la lecture dans les quartiers fermés.

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