“My son knows that mummy is thinking of him, and he can hear me reading him a story every night, as I did when I was at home with him. He knows mummy is still here with him. It feels special to be able to read for your own child. It brings us closer



“In the past I’m ashamed to say I’d been too busy to bother with my family. But now I value them and they mean the world to me, I can't explain how helpful Storybook Dads has been and how much difference it’s made to my family and to me.


“I’m dyslexic but the fact that I could still make a story for my kids gives me the confidence to learn to read to them. They loved the story and it helped them with their reading and interest in books in general

97%

98%

98%

of prisoners said that project has improved their confidence (about reading, creativity or other skills).

of prisoners said that the project improved or enriched the relationship with their child(ren).

of prisoners said that the project has encouraged them to read to or interact more with their child in the future. 



the difference we make to families

the difference we make to prisoner editors