Between the Lines is a project that positively impacts the community by promoting literacy and strengthening the family bond between incarcerated mothers and their children. Through this program, incarcerated mothers select age-appropriate books and a committee member records the mother reading that book. The recordings are then transferred to CD-format and mailed to the child along with a new, gift-wrapped book and a note from their mother.
These children are then able to hear their parents' voices at any time. Additionally, listening to the recordings while following along in the books provided by Between the Lines enhances early reading skills and the desire to read. Between the Lines is proud to be partnering with Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee and Parenting with Purpose for the second year in a row. This innovative program benefits both children and their families and provides guidance to mothers.
If you are interested in supporting Between the Lines, please consider purchasing a gift card from Target or Borders Books. The gift cards will be used to purchase wrapping paper, new books, CDs, and note cards to give to the child of an incarcerated parent.
Our recording events for the 2010-2011 Junior League year are:
July 24 October 16 January 15 April 9
To contact the committee chair please send an email to betweenthelines@jlminneapolis.org
