Author Topic: Sending books and magazine or newspaper subscriptions (Read 964 times)

sunrayswench · « **on:** May 08, 2014, 12:49:27 pm »

Books and magazines or newspapers can only be sent to TDCJ inmates from approved vendors - you cannot send them directly yourself.

TDCJ accepts books sent via Amazon.com. Used books that are of good quality and are sent by a company (not an individual) are usually also acceptable.

You can also order books and magazines from the Texas Prison Bookstore: http://www.texasprisonbookstore.com/

Elvire · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:20:27 am »

Do you know if The book depository" is an approved vendor?

sunrayswench · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2014, 11:11:44 am »

I've not tried using them, but as they are an international company I would expect TDCJ to treat them the same as Amazon etc.

Elvire · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2014, 05:07:31 pm »

I would like to sent this diary to my PP. Do you think it will be approved by the mailroom?

http://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-One-Sentence-Journal-Five-Year/dp/B008GB1XKG/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=

sunrayswench · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2014, 12:04:16 am »

I think it's a great idea, but as it contains blank pages, the mailroom might decide it is a journal or stationary, and deny it. Those are only supposed to be bought through eComm now.

Elvire · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2014, 10:54:47 am »

Haha nothing is simple in Texas. Do you think I can sent an email or call them to ask if it's okay or if it's going to be denied?

sunrayswench · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2014, 11:33:52 am »

They don't do emails but you can call the prison and ask to speak to the Mailroom Supervisor

Elvire · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2014, 12:25:20 pm »

Okay ... So how can I explain how the book is with proper English words? It's a diary like with a hard cover?

sunrayswench · « **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2014, 01:22:50 pm »

Yes, just ask them if it is OK to send an inmate a hard-cover 5 years diary. They should understand what you mean. You could also give them to dimensions, so for example 6 inches by 4 inches by 2 inches thick.

Elvire · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2014, 02:41:18 pm »

Thank you so much! I really want this to work. I have the idea for getting the same diary and at some point find a way to "exchange" what we wrote or something like this.

NatalieJams · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2014, 10:11:18 am »

I'm curious on this one---keep posting on this and the exchange as well....someday

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