In Prison, Books Can Be a Lifeline, But Advocates Worry About Access and Censorship
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February 20, 2026
For Cherish Burtson, books provided a welcome escape while she was incarcerated. But getting reading materials behind bars can be challenging and critics say restrictions on what kinds of books are allowed is a form of censorship.
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