When someone you care about is incarcerated, staying connected isn’t always easy. Visits may be limited, phone calls can be expensive, and letters take time. But there’s one powerful way to show love, encouragement, and support that’s always appreciated — sending books.
Books are more than just pages; they offer inmates education, mental escape, emotional healing, and spiritual strength. If your loved one is incarcerated in a Louisiana state prison, this guide will show you exactly how to send books to them — the right way, the first time.
At Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC, we specialize in helping families and friends send approved, inmate-safe books to facilities operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LDOC). Here's how it works.
Why Sending Books to Inmates in Louisiana Matters
Life behind bars can be physically demanding and emotionally isolating. Books can fill that void. Inmates in Louisiana use books to:
- Prepare for GED exams or job training
- Learn their legal rights and navigate the system
- Stay connected to spirituality and faith
- Pass time constructively and safely
- Work on self-improvement, recovery, and reentry goals
Whether you’re sending a religious text, a motivational guide, or a novel to help them unwind — your book makes a difference.
Louisiana Correctional Facilities We Ship To
Corrections Bookstore ships to all Louisiana state prisons and correctional centers under the LDOC, including:
- Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) – Angola, LA
- Rayburn Correctional Center – Angie, LA
- Dixon Correctional Institute – Jackson, LA
- Elayn Hunt Correctional Center – St. Gabriel, LA
- David Wade Correctional Center – Homer, LA
- Allen Correctional Center – Kinder, LA
- B.B. “Sixty” Rayburn Correctional Center – Angie, LA
- Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW) – St. Gabriel, LA
We also ship to parish jails, transitional facilities, and private detention centers in Louisiana that accept packages from verified vendors.
How to Send Books to Inmates in Louisiana: Step-by-Step
✅ Step 1: Collect the Inmate's Details
Before placing your order, make sure you have:
- The inmate’s full legal name
- The inmate’s DOC ID number
- The facility name and full mailing address
This information is required by Louisiana correctional facilities for proper mailroom processing.
✅ Step 2: Use an Approved Vendor
Louisiana state prisons do not allow books to be sent by individuals, family members, or online marketplaces like Amazon or eBay. Books must come directly from a publisher or authorized vendor — like Corrections Bookstore.
Corrections Bookstore is a trusted name across the country and fully compliant with LDOC regulations. We ship books directly from our publishing warehouse in secure, DOC-approved packaging.
✅ Step 3: Place Your Order on CorrectionsBookstore.com
Visit www.correctionsbookstore.com and choose from a wide variety of paperback books approved for inmates, including:
- Self-help and recovery books
- Religious texts like The Bible, The Qur’an, and devotionals
- Legal books and inmates’ rights resources
- GED prep and job training books
- African-American literature and urban fiction
- Motivational and spiritual growth books
- Culturally diverse fiction and nonfiction
All books are brand new, paperback, and carefully selected for compliance with Louisiana prison mailroom standards.
✅ Step 4: Choose Shipping and Submit Your Order
During checkout:
- Enter the inmate’s full name and DOC ID number
- Select the correct facility address
- Choose USPS Media Mail or Priority Mail
- Submit your order and receive a tracking number
Orders are shipped within 24–48 hours and include email updates and shipment tracking.
Louisiana DOC Book & Mail Guidelines
Louisiana prisons have specific rules about what materials inmates can receive. Corrections Bookstore ensures your order is compliant, but here’s what you should know:
✅ What’s Allowed:
- New, softcover (paperback) books only
- Books shipped directly from a verified vendor or publisher
- Educational, religious, legal, and motivational materials
- Fiction and nonfiction books
- GED prep and vocational training guides
🚫 What’s Not Allowed:
- Hardcover books
- Used, damaged, or marked-up books
- Spiral-bound or stapled publications
- Books containing:
- Graphic violence or sexual content
- Escape instructions or facility blueprints
- Drug-making, weaponry, or criminal enterprise
- Gang symbols or racial hate content
- Anything written in code
If an item is rejected by the facility, the inmate will be notified. Corrections Bookstore offers assistance with replacements or store credit as needed.
Popular Books for Inmates in Louisiana
Here are some of our most ordered books for Louisiana inmates:
- The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
- Soledad Brother by George Jackson
- GED Prep by Barron’s or Kaplan
- The Holy Bible, The Qur’an, and devotionals
- Urban literature by Sister Souljah, Wahida Clark, and K’wan
These titles are consistently approved and provide uplifting, relevant content for incarcerated individuals.
Example Inmate Mailing Address Format (Louisiana)
Make sure to use the correct format when submitting an order:
Inmate Full Name, DOC ID#
Facility Name
Facility Address
City, State ZIP Code
Example:
Marcus Hill, DOC#246810
Louisiana State Penitentiary
17544 Tunica Trace
Angola, LA 70712
Shipping Options
Corrections Bookstore offers two secure shipping methods:
USPS Media Mail
- Budget-friendly
- Delivery in 5–12 business days
- Tracking included
- Used for books only
USPS Priority Mail
- Delivery in 3–7 business days
- Includes insurance and tracking
- Recommended for holiday and urgent orders
Contact Corrections Bookstore
Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC
560 Sylvan Ave
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
📞 Phone: 201.559.0592
🌐 Website: www.correctionsbookstore.com
📧 Email: info@correctionsbookstore.com
Final Thoughts: Turn a Page, Change a Life
Books offer hope. They educate, uplift, and inspire change. When you send a book to someone incarcerated in Louisiana, you’re giving them more than just reading material — you’re offering a chance to grow, reflect, and move forward.
At Corrections Bookstore, we make the process easy, compliant, and fast — so your loved one gets what they need without the hassle. We’ve helped thousands of families across the country support their incarcerated loved ones, and we’re here to help you do the same.
Visit www.correctionsbookstore.com today to place your order and make a meaningful impact — one book at a time.