[Bookstoprisoners] Paul Wright confirmed as Keynote Speaker at 2007 Prison Book Project Conference

[Jay Schubert]

 <http://www.books2prisoners.org/conference/>

The National Conference of Prison Book Projects is pleased to announce two
of the confirmed special guests who will be participating in the conference:


[image: The image]* Paul Wright*

Paul Wright, the editor and founder of Prison Legal
News<http://www.prisonlegalnews.org/>,
will be our keynote speaker on Saturday afternoon.  Paul started his
publication 18 years ago while incarcerated. Since its inception in May
1990, PLN, as it's commonly known, has published hundreds of issues,
becoming the longest-running prison publication in U.S. history. Throughout
Paul's editorial career, he has been successfully involved in several law
suits
<http://www.prisonlegalnews.org/Visitors/%28S%28wtidray0cpofulaztixnzcb3%29%29/InTheNews.aspx>to
ensure protection of inmates' First Amendment Rights.  Paul will be
sharing his legal experiences related to the mailing of printed materials to
inmates.  Following his address, there will be discussion about options for
prison book projects dealing with the costly rejection of packages.

[image: http://books2prisoners.org/images/BuzzAlexander_small.jpg] William
"Buzz" Alexander

Many prison book projects are also involved in collecting and publishing
prisoner writing and art.  In recognition of the connection between literacy
and creativity, the National Conference of Prison Book Projects will include
an exhibition of prisoner art, readings of poetry written by prisoners and
will feature a workshop led by William "Buzz" Alexander of the Prison
Creative Arts Project <http://www.lsa.umich.edu/english/pcap/index.html>.
Buzz Alexander is a playwright and actor who collaborates with prisoners to
produce theater in prisons.  His workshop will feature video of productions
he has done with inmates and discussion about facilitating creative outlets
for inmates.

Registration <http://www.books2prisoners.org/conference/> for the 2007
National Conference of Prison Book Projects is open and the limited number
of slots are beginning to be filled.  If you haven't already registered, you
may wish to do so at your convenience to ensure access to free housing, or
to take advantage of the discounted early registration fee.  For additional
information and a schedule of events, please visit our conference
website<http://www.books2prisoners.org/conference>
.

We hope that many existing as well as newer Prison Book Projects will
participate and benefit from the panels and activities we are planning.  So
that we best serve the needs of those attending, our registration form
allows attendees to rank a number of pre-selected topics as well as write in
suggestions.  Even if you have not yet registered, you are encouraged to
reply to this email and let us know about any topic or activity you would
like to see included in the conference.

-- 
Jay Schubert
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