Reading behind bars : a memoir of literature, law, and life as a prison librarian
(Large Print)
Author
Published
Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2019.
ISBN
9781643583211, 1643583212
Status
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Batavia Public Library District - Large Type | LARGE PRINT 027.665 GRU | On Shelf |
Berwyn Public Library - Stacks | LARGE PRINT 027.665 GRU | On Shelf |
Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | LARGE TYPE 027.665 GRU | On Shelf |
Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | LT 027.665 GRU | On Shelf |
Glen Ellyn Public Library - Large Type | BIOG GRUNEWALD, J. | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2019.
Format
Large Print
Physical Desc
423 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781643583211, 1643583212
Notes
Description
"In December 2008, twentysomething Jill Grunenwald graduated with her master's degree in library science, ready to start living her dream of becoming a librarian. But the economy had a different idea. As the Great Recession reared its ugly head, jobs were scarce. After some searching, however, Jill was lucky enough to snag one of the few librarian gigs left in her home state of Ohio. The catch? The job was behind bars as the prison librarian at a men's minimum-security prison. Talk about baptism by fire. As an untested twentysomething woman, to say that the job was out of Jill's comfort zone was an understatement. She was forced to adapt on the spot, speedily learning to take the metal detectors, hulking security guards, and colorful inmates in stride. Over the course of a little less than two years, Jill came to see past the bleak surroundings and the orange jumpsuits and recognize the humanity of the men stuck behind bars. They were just like every other library patron--persons who simply wanted to read, to be educated and entertained through the written word. By helping these inmates, Jill simultaneously began to recognize the humanity in everyone and to discover inner strength that she never knew she had. At turns poignant and hilarious, Reading behind Bars is a perfect read for fans of Orange is the New Black and Shakespeare Saved My Life"--,Provided by publisher.
Local note
LARGE PRINT
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Grunenwald, J. A. (2019). Reading behind bars: a memoir of literature, law, and life as a prison librarian (Center Point large print edition.). Center Point Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grunenwald, Jill A.. 2019. Reading Behind Bars: A Memoir of Literature, Law, and Life As a Prison Librarian. Center Point Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grunenwald, Jill A.. Reading Behind Bars: A Memoir of Literature, Law, and Life As a Prison Librarian Center Point Large Print, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Grunenwald, Jill A.. Reading Behind Bars: A Memoir of Literature, Law, and Life As a Prison Librarian Center Point large print edition., Center Point Large Print, 2019.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.