📚 Turning the Page Campaign
A Campaign for Literacy, Liberation, and Learning Behind Bars
Presented by Comic Books for Justice (CB4J)
In collaboration with the SUNY Office of Higher Education in Prison and Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison
What if a comic book could change a life?
Turning the Page is a bold initiative harnessing the power of comic books to advance literacy, foster liberation, and inspire learning among the incarcerated population. Together with our incredible partners—SUNY's Office of Higher Education in Prison and Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison—we’re distributing 10,000 comic books to correctional facilities across New York State.
This is more than just a book drop.
It is a movement for justice.
📖 Why Comic Books?
Nearly 70% of incarcerated individuals in the U.S. read at or below a 4th-grade level. This harrowing statistic reflects an ongoingr crisis in educational access, caused by systemic neglect, structural barriers, and widening social inequality
Comic books—visual, accessible, and engaging— are a powerful instrument for bridging literacy gaps, building critical thinking skills, and stimulating the imagination. They are a gateway to deeper learning, storytelling, and self-expression, capacities whose development and exercise are crucial for re-entry into civilian society
🚀 What We’re Doing
Distributing 10,000 comic books to incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth across New York State
