Our Story

A look at how our book club began and the community it continues to build.

It is incredible how one small idea can grow into something truly special. Prison Education Book Club is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community. With a variety of active projects and a volunteer staff, we harness our skills and resources to successfully achieve our goals.

As a librarian at the Sacramento State Prison, Adrienna Turner decided to start a book club after participating in a library webinar that encouraged them to form groups such as writing, book, and reading groups. In 2017, she wrote a proposal and was approved to start a book club in the C Library.