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| '''LGBT Books to Prisoners''' is a volunteer-run nonprofit ] organization which sends free reading materials to ] ] people across the US. |
'''LGBT Books to Prisoners''' is a volunteer-run nonprofit ] organization which sends free reading materials to ] ] people across the US.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-09 |title=About Us |url=https://lgbtbookstoprisoners.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=LGBT Books to Prisoners |language=en-US}}</ref> The organization is based in ] and was founded in 2006 as an offshoot of ]. | ||
| In over 15 years, LGBT BtP has sent books to over 13,000 people. | In over 15 years, LGBT BtP has sent books to over 13,000 people. | ||
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| LGBT BtP was started by founder and volunteer Dennis Bergren<ref>{{Cite web |last=ERICKSON |first=DOUG |date=2015-01-25 |title=For gay prisoners nationwide, Madison effort provides a literary lifeline with free books |url=https://wiscnews.com/news/local/for-gay-prisoners-nationwide-madison-effort-provides-a-literary-lifeline/article_4a8ec024-229e-5fce-a6a5-a36c3cee93a4.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Wiscnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-01 |title=David Clerkin: On the Importance of Sending Books to LGBTQ Prisoners - Profiles in Pride |url=https://profilesinpride.com/david-clerkin-on-the-importance-of-sending-books-to-lgbtq-prisoners/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> in his home. As the organization grew, in 2013 it relocated to the basement of Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, where it was based until 2016 when Rainbow closed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pittman |first=Chali |date=2016-11-29 |title=Rainbow Bookstore closing its doors |url=https://tonemadison.com/articles/rainbow-bookstore-closing-its-doors/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Tone Madison |language=en-US}}</ref> Since 2016, LGBT BtP has been located at Madison's Social Justice Center Incubator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-28 |title=Organizations |url=https://socialjusticecenter.org/organizations/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Social Justice Center |language=en-US}}</ref> | LGBT BtP was started by founder and volunteer Dennis Bergren<ref>{{Cite web |last=ERICKSON |first=DOUG |date=2015-01-25 |title=For gay prisoners nationwide, Madison effort provides a literary lifeline with free books |url=https://wiscnews.com/news/local/for-gay-prisoners-nationwide-madison-effort-provides-a-literary-lifeline/article_4a8ec024-229e-5fce-a6a5-a36c3cee93a4.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Wiscnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-01 |title=David Clerkin: On the Importance of Sending Books to LGBTQ Prisoners - Profiles in Pride |url=https://profilesinpride.com/david-clerkin-on-the-importance-of-sending-books-to-lgbtq-prisoners/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> in his home. As the organization grew, in 2013 it relocated to the basement of Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, where it was based until 2016 when Rainbow closed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pittman |first=Chali |date=2016-11-29 |title=Rainbow Bookstore closing its doors |url=https://tonemadison.com/articles/rainbow-bookstore-closing-its-doors/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Tone Madison |language=en-US}}</ref> Since 2016, LGBT BtP has been located at Madison's Social Justice Center Incubator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-28 |title=Organizations |url=https://socialjusticecenter.org/organizations/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Social Justice Center |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| LGBT BtP has partnered with various community organizations, leaders, and educational institutions to raise funds, collect donated books, and raise awareness, including ]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |
LGBT BtP has partnered with various community organizations, leaders, and educational institutions to raise funds, collect donated books, and raise awareness, including ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heim |first=Madeline |date=2019-03-27 |title=Winona State class, local bookstore team up to put books in the hands of LGBTQ+ prisoners |url=https://winonadailynews.com/news/local/winona-state-class-local-bookstore-team-up-to-put-books/article_5855c140-1693-592b-b143-4de6a3b694ca.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Winona Daily News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Klinker |first=Mary Jo |date=2019-05-14 |title=LGBT Books to Prisoners |url=https://academics.winona.edu/lgbt-books-to-prisoners/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Academics.winona.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>, ]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-04 |title=This Rock Star Is On A Mission To Donate LGBT Books To Prisoners — Here's How You Can Help |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/193336-this-rock-star-is-on-a-mission-to-donate-lgbt-books-to-prisoners-heres-how |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Bustle |language=en}}</ref>, and ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=King |first=Jamilah |date=December 3, 2014 |title=Janet Mock Raises Nearly $8K (and Counting) in Books for Trans Prisoners |url=https://colorlines.com/article/janet-mock-raises-nearly-8k-and-counting-books-trans-prisoners/ |access-date=19 December 2024 |work=Colorlines}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 02:30, 21 December 2024
| Abbreviation | LGBT BtP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2007 |
| Legal status | Nonprofit organization |
| Location | |
| Website | https://lgbtbookstoprisoners.org/ |
LGBT Books to Prisoners is a volunteer-run nonprofit books to prisoners organization which sends free reading materials to incarcerated LGBT people across the US. The organization is based in Madison, WI and was founded in 2006 as an offshoot of Wisconsin Books to Prisoners.
In over 15 years, LGBT BtP has sent books to over 13,000 people.
LGBT BtP was started by founder and volunteer Dennis Bergren in his home. As the organization grew, in 2013 it relocated to the basement of Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, where it was based until 2016 when Rainbow closed. Since 2016, LGBT BtP has been located at Madison's Social Justice Center Incubator.
LGBT BtP has partnered with various community organizations, leaders, and educational institutions to raise funds, collect donated books, and raise awareness, including Winona State University, Laura Jane Grace, and Janet Mock.
References
- "About Us". LGBT Books to Prisoners. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ERICKSON, DOUG (2015-01-25). "For gay prisoners nationwide, Madison effort provides a literary lifeline with free books". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- "David Clerkin: On the Importance of Sending Books to LGBTQ Prisoners - Profiles in Pride". 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- Pittman, Chali (2016-11-29). "Rainbow Bookstore closing its doors". Tone Madison. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- "Organizations". Social Justice Center. 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- Heim, Madeline (2019-03-27). "Winona State class, local bookstore team up to put books in the hands of LGBTQ+ prisoners". Winona Daily News. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- Klinker, Mary Jo (2019-05-14). "LGBT Books to Prisoners". Academics.winona.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- "This Rock Star Is On A Mission To Donate LGBT Books To Prisoners — Here's How You Can Help". Bustle. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- King, Jamilah (December 3, 2014). "Janet Mock Raises Nearly $8K (and Counting) in Books for Trans Prisoners". Colorlines. Retrieved 19 December 2024.