02/02/2026
Libraries are vital spaces in prisons — but how many of their books are written by people who have experienced incarceration themselves?
Prison Mobile Library is a creative programme designed and produced by supporting people in prison to reflect on their life journeys and tell their own stories.
Inside the prison system, there are few spaces for collective reflection. Support is often focused on crisis, not long-term understanding. Our pilot showed that group-based creative workshops offer a vital alternative.
Using photography and writing, participants map key moments, relationships and turning points in their lives. These “life maps” are shared with peers opening up honest conversations, breaking down stigma, and helping people learn from each other.
With consent, we are publish for the fiest time some of these stories that became part of the prison library project, building a growing collection of personal short visual stories.
As one participant said: “The course has the potential to change lives.”
For the last 18 months, we have delivered a pilot across the South West. However, the aim is to roll it out nationally. If you would be insterested in partnering with us, please drop us a line.
Note: Participants sometimes use images from other photographers as part of our creative excersises. This info is also included in the publications.
