Theme Essays & Stories: May through December 2025

By Jen Graney | February 23, 2026

Theme essays are the heart of the Prisoner Express program. Please join us in reading and enjoying word and picture theme essays and stories from May through December 2025. Keep an eye out for January 2026, February 2026, and future editions in separate blog posts. December 2025 Themes November 2025 Themes October 2025 Themes September…

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Arts & Crafts Packet

By Jen Graney | January 16, 2026

The Fall/Winter 2025 Arts & Crafts Packet includes: ARTknows Art Beyond Cornell Newsletter Collaging: Creating Collages for Fun, Friendship, and Insights Call for Zines Call for Art & Participation Art Program FAQs View/Download PDF: Arts and Crafts – Fall_Winter 2025

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Inner Work/Outer Expression

By Jen Graney | January 16, 2026

The Fall/Winter 2025 “Inner Work/Outer Expression” Packet includes: Poetry: Letter from the editor of Rattle, Tim Green; “Roots & Wings: Writing Your World”; and “A Winter Walk in Poetry” Meditation & Refuge Study Guides: Pema Chodron’s The Places That Scare You; Wayne Dyer’s The Power of Intention View/Download PDF: Inner Work Outer Expression – Fall_Winter…

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Developing Your Mind & Body

By Jen Graney | January 16, 2026

The Fall/Winter 2025 “Developing Your Mind & Body” Packet includes: Let’s Learn Spanish The History & Politics of the United States-Mexico Border Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Spirit View/Download PDF: Developing Your Mind and Body – Fall_Winter 2025

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Figuring Things Out Packet

By Jen Graney | January 16, 2026

The Fall/Winter 2025 “Figuring Things Out” Packet includes: Understanding Legal Documents Pen & Paper Games Puzzles Chess View/Download PDF: Figuring Things Out – Fall_Winter 2025

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Creative Writing Packet

By Jen Graney | January 16, 2026

The Fall/Winter 2025 Creative Writing Packet includes: Writing with Friends Journal Program Miscellaneous Essays View/Download PDF: Creative Writing Packet – Fall_Winter 2025

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