Poetry Anthology #27
The 27th volume of our Prisoner Express Poetry Anthology is now available to read online. Download Here We are constantly receiving and reading poetry submissions from the prisoners in our program. It is always a pleasure to be able to appreciate and enjoy the creativity of these talented poets. We are proud to…
Read MoreWinter 2023 Newsletter
The Winter 2023 Prisoner Express newsletter has now been mailed to the thousands of prisoners participating in the PE program. Thanks to a grant from the Sonya Staff Foundation, we have been able to expand the size of the newsletter as well as increase the many programs that are offered to our PE members throughout…
Read MorePrisoner Express x Freedom Discovery Project Event
We invite you to our collaborative event with the Freedom Discovery Project. Come hear the first-hand experience of someone who served a life sentence and write letters to people who are in prison. Event Details When? Thursday, February 9th, 2023 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm Where? Durland Alternatives Library, Room 127, Annabel Taylor Hall,…
Read More“Behind the Wall” Art Exhibition
“Behind the Wall” Provides a Peek into the Lives and Hearts of People in Prison The artists and writers of Prisoner Express are on display at the Tompkins County Public Library throughout February. Come explore the creativity and humanity of incarcerated men and women participating in the PE program. Stop by on Friday, Feb…
Read MorePoetry Anthology #26
The 26th Prisoner Express Poetry Anthology is now available to read! Letter from the author Over the past several months, hundreds of poems have poured in from across the country. These works explore love and loss, the fleeting nature of memory, and personal transformation, among other themes. We’ve compiled many of the poems into…
Read MoreSummer 2022 Newsletter
Our most recent newsletter is out! This issue features many sections of poignant stories, poems, and art from prisoners. Read what they have to say about Heroes, Censorship, Holidays, and many more topics. Future program offerings to prisoners such as the Meditation Project, Book Club, Journal Project, and more can be found throughout the newsletter…
Read MoreSpring ’22 PE Programs Available Online
We are happy to announce that Prisoner Express’ latest courses and programs have officially been mailed to members and are now available to read online as well. In addition to our newsletter that is mailed every 6 months, we also offer incarcerated individuals educational packets on a variety of subjects. In this cycle, we included…
Read MoreJournal Starter Spring ’22
Welcome all future and current writers! Our journal project’s goal is to provide you with a space for your thoughts and your voice, to allow you to be heard. Reflecting on your day, week, year, or past can give your mind an outlet to think and process thoughts and feelings you might otherwise have spinning…
Read MoreRattle Poetry Spring ’22
Welcome to Rattle #62 Since PE began, PE members have been making and sharing poetry. Two summers ago, Samantha, a student worker, was working on a book club project. She showed it to her mom. As it happens, her poet mother had a chapbook published by Rattle. Elizabeth [her mom] provided a description on how to…
Read MorePhilosophy Spring ’22
Trying to make sense of this world, and especially trying to understand spiritual and emotional well-being while faced with all the challenges of life has left man scratching his head and pondering. This program leads you through a historical tour of the development of some of this philosophical thought. It also contains exercises and questions…
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