Maryland English Prison Initiative is holding a book drive on May 12 and 15. Drop-off locations are McKeldin Library (May 12) and Prince Frederick Hall (May 15).

You can help by donating new, like new, and good condition paperbacks. Donations should be in either English or Spanish and contain no excessive underlining, highlighting, or margin notes. Books will be distributed to support prison libraries, education programs, and more.

By participating, you will be entered to win prizes at local businesses like RJ Bentley’s Restaurant, Ledo’s Pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts.

For more information, email Melanie Hunt at mhunt125@terpmail.umd.edu.