Unbound Pages

A book club that empowers volunteers to read, critique, and amplify the voices of incarcerated writers.

Feedback that frees

Unbound Pages is a unique book club that connects passionate volunteers with incarcerated writers in the Writers Guild programs. Together, through Crime & Compassion and Second Story Books, we read and provide thoughtful feedback to these students’ short stories and novels.

How it works

Read: Short stories and novels are sent to volunteers.

Meet: Volunteers gather weekly at Second Story Books in Oklahoma City to read and discuss our students’ stories.

Empower: Feedback is sent to our students via a checklist so they can feel encouraged and motivated to hone their craft.

The details

Location:

  • Second Story Books — 718 Culbertson Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Meeting Dates:

  • Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., starting Sept. 24

Program Coordinators:

  • Shayla Hale, Executive Director of Crime & Compassion Inc.

  • Britni Brecheen, Co-owner of Second Story Books

Ready to join Unbound Pages?
Start with our volunteer form!

Writers Guild Beginners class at
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center

Fill Out Volunteer Application