Many thanks to law student Aaron Moss who organized a benefit concert for APBP in Virginia, one of the six states in our service region. We appreciate so much the time and effort of Aaron, the musicians, and others who participated in making this event happen. Organizing benefit concerts is a great way to help … Continue reading »
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Appalachian Prison Book Project Promotional Video
Many thanks to Diana Mazzella for this video project, and to the “star,” Katy Ryan, for her ever-eloquent explanation of the project. Produced by Diana Mazzella, featuring Katy Ryan.
Appalachian Prison Book Project in the national news
An Associated Press article has APBP in the national news today! Here are a couple pics and a link to the article.
Fall 2012 Update
Today an article about APBP was published by the Associated Press, which explains the nearly 400 hits we’ve had on the site before noon today. (As a point of reference, 10 hits/day would be about average.) Of course, this reminds a blog-keeper like myself that the site hasn’t been updated with any news in way … Continue reading »
WVU Journalism Blog Features APBP
Toni Cekada, a student in the WVU Department of Journalism, wrote the following article about us for a blog project: http://mountaineerlife.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/books-through-bars/ Toni blogs on Mountaineer Life on Wednesdays about opportunities to volunteer in Morgantown. Thanks for thinking of us!
New “Donations” feature
We are now accepting donations via PayPal through a link on this site. You can either click the PayPal image to the left or the “DONATE” menu item above to use this feature. We promise to put your donation to good use! Note: Credit card donations are not being accepted at this time but will be … Continue reading »
Fundraisers needed
APBP is looking for a few good fundraisers to help us through the next few months. We do have some longer-range plans in the works, but in the meantime, given the sharp decrease in public service grant funds awarded to us this past year, and our ever-increasing popularity as word spreads among the incarcerated folks we … Continue reading »
Want to learn more about or volunteer with APBP?
With all the press we’ve been getting lately (an article in The Dominion Post, a radio interview with WV Public Broadcasting, and a local news story scheduled to air this evening on WDTV Channel 5 at 6 and 11), I thought it might be a good idea to welcome those who are visiting our site … Continue reading »
WV Public Broadcasting Radio Interview w/APBP
Katy Ryan, co-founder of APBP, was recently interviewed for a piece on WV Public Radio about the project. Click here to hear the interview!
APBP New Year Update–Packing help needed!
We are already a month into 2010–hard to believe! The new year has brought plenty of letters to APBP, and we could really use some additional packing help. Heather, our graduate assistant, is planning to be in the space a few days a week, which would be a great time for newcomers to stop by … Continue reading »
