Send Books and Magazines — Ask the Inmate
Books and magazines are among the most valuable items an incarcerated person can receive. They provide an escape from the monotony of institutional life, keep the mind active, and for many inmates represent the primary source of education and information about the outside world. But facility rules about how books and magazines can be sent are strict, and getting it wrong means the item gets rejected. This section covers the rules for sending books and magazines to incarcerated loved ones, why items must typically come directly from approved publishers or retailers rather than from home, what types of publications are restricted and why, how InmateAid's magazine subscription service works and why it is one of the most reliable ways to keep a loved one supplied with reading material, and what genres and titles tend to be most popular inside. The guidance here makes sure every book and magazine you send actually arrives. See also our sections on Inmate Care Packages, Send Inmate Mail, and Prison Jobs.
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Read moreYes, all subscriptions will follow the inmate to wherever they are transferred. All issues will be received
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Read morethe usual time for magazine subscriptions to get the first issue delivered is about 8-12 weeks depending on the publisher
Read moreyes, but the user will need to inform us that there is a change of location so that we can inform the publisher. they are very good at making sure that all of the issues get delivered even when there is a transfer.
Read morepaperback only, no hardback
Read moreAnything that will keep their mind occupied for long stretches of time is the best thing you can do for an inmate. You probably have an idea of your inmate's interests and on the magazine page, there is a search function that will narrow down the selection process. Some of the most popular, best sellers include the PUZZLES, WORD FINDERS and every possible COMIC BOOK available.
Read moreYou may do so anonymously and it is encouraged if you are inclined to help
Read moreThis is why Inmateaid was founded, for Moms and Dads to have a simple and reliable way to send their inmate things to occupy their minds and make the time go by faster. Reading is the "great escape" for an inmate and to that end, IA offers a wide range of magazine titles and a long-standing partnership with Amazon books. You can also cheer them up with greeting cards, postcards, family photos, selfies and holiday cheer. Click any of the
Read moreYes. Tattoo Magazine can be sent to inmates at Oregon State Correctional Institution. You can order it through Amazon and ship it directly to the facility, or you can send it through InmateAid as we work with the same publisher. A couple of things to keep in mind when ordering any magazine subscription for an inmate. The subscription must ship directly from the publisher or an approved retailer. Magazines sent from a personal address will be rejected at the
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