Comments on: Redemption through Reading http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/06/redemption-through-reading/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.15 By: Brody http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/06/redemption-through-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-34576 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:13:07 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7778#comment-34576 I’m not surprised at this program’s success. One of the greatest feelings in the world is when you’re reading a book and a character is going through the exact same situation you are or having the exact same thoughts you would have. It lets you know you’re not alone, and establishes a very strong connection that could really counter the feelings of isolation and distrust people on the inside can feel.

]]> By: Brenna http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/06/redemption-through-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-34575 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:01:25 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7778#comment-34575 Joelle, I’m sorry to hear about the trouble you had posting your comment. We just recently added this to the blog, but have heard of other people having this problem too. Unfortunately, prior to adding this extra step, we had a big problem with spam comments. But, the person who handles our IT is currently looking into it to see if there’s something else that would work.

]]> By: Joelle http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/06/redemption-through-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-34574 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:53:07 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7778#comment-34574 This is the first I’ve heard of this, but I instantly thought this could work in schools. What if instead of detention or suspension, kids were offered opportunities like this. Hmmmm….

P.S. I mentioned this before, but your captcha is very hard to read. Every time I leave a comment, I have to copy my comment first so I don’t lose it when I get the captcha wrong. This is my fourth try posting this. Maybe I’m just not visual enough, but I don’t really have this problem on other sites. Anyone else???

]]> By: Kristin Laughtin http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/06/redemption-through-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-34573 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:07:06 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7778#comment-34573 I don’t have any first-hand experience, but I have spoken to a few librarians who have worked in prison libraries. They all attested to the effect literature had on the inmates with whom they worked, and how it had not only the effects you outlined above, but also increased their senses of confidence in their mental abilities and self-worth (which perhaps contributed to reduced recidivism rates?). Unfortunately, they were often faced with very tight budgets as well, which lessened the amount of literature they could make available.

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