“Volunteering for Big House Books means being more holistic in my efforts to support individuals of our communities, even during incarceration. Giving the gift of literacy inspires hope, enlightenment, imagination, and ultimately advancement.”

“Filling requests from individuals housed in Mississippi’s correctional facilities is very gratifying for me.  And serving in this capacity as part of a group of devoted volunteers is a privilege; we work together to protect the right to read.”

“If you’re looking at the state of the world and thinking “What can I do?” Big House Books gives me and the other volunteers a concrete way to answer that question: by putting books into the hands of people who need them the most.”

“I volunteer with Big House Books because it’s fun! We throw a “party” every week and the end result provides free books and a bit of hope to readers across the state. What’s not to love?”

"I volunteer with Big House Books because of my personal love for reading, and I believe everyone deserves access to books. Reading helps us grow our minds, broaden our perspectives, and find moments of escape, no matter our circumstances."

"When I volunteer, I get this deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. I was someone’s uplift. I gave someone hope for the future."

"I volunteer with Big House Books because I believe that education is a right not a privilege. I love to read, books have helped me through the darkest of days. By volunteering at Big House Books I just hope to help someone else through their dark days as well.”

“I completely support the idea that everyone has the right to read, no matter their circumstances. I encourage people to come and check us out!”