If you have a loved one incarcerated in North Carolina, you may be wondering how you can stay connected and show your support. While prison rules can often make communication challenging, one of the most impactful and approved ways to stay connected is by sending books.
Books offer knowledge, comfort, and a sense of normalcy in an otherwise stressful environment. At Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC, we help families and friends send inmate-approved, DOC-compliant books to every facility under the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC). Our services ensure your loved one receives meaningful, educational, and inspiring reading material — delivered safely and securely.
In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through how to send books to inmates in North Carolina, what’s allowed, and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to rejected packages.
Why Books Matter in North Carolina Prisons
For inmates, books are more than just a way to pass time — they’re an essential part of mental, emotional, and educational growth. A good book can help an incarcerated person:
- 📖 Learn new skills or prepare for their GED
- 🧠 Stay mentally active and focused
- ✝️ Deepen their spiritual journey
- ⚖️ Understand their legal rights
- 🔄 Prepare for life after release
- 💬 Stay connected to culture and community
Because reading materials are one of the few personal items inmates are allowed to receive, your book delivery can make a real difference in someone’s life.
North Carolina Correctional Facilities We Ship To
Corrections Bookstore ships directly to all facilities under the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC), including:
- Central Prison – Raleigh, NC
- Scotland Correctional Institution – Laurinburg, NC
- Tabor Correctional Institution – Tabor City, NC
- Craggy Correctional Center – Asheville, NC
- Alexander Correctional Institution – Taylorsville, NC
- Caldwell Correctional Center – Lenoir, NC
- Foothills Correctional Institution – Morganton, NC
- Pender Correctional Institution – Burgaw, NC
- Pasquotank Correctional Institution – Elizabeth City, NC
- North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women – Raleigh, NC
We also ship to county jails, reentry centers, transitional housing programs, and federal facilities located in or serving inmates from North Carolina.
Step-by-Step: How to Send Books to North Carolina Inmates
✅ Step 1: Gather the Inmate’s Information
To ensure successful delivery, you’ll need:
- The inmate’s full legal name
- Their OPUS number (Offender ID number)
- The name of the correctional facility
- The complete facility mailing address
You can find this information using the North Carolina Offender Public Information Tool (OPUS).
✅ Step 2: Order From an Authorized Vendor
North Carolina correctional facilities do not allow books to be sent by individuals or from unauthorized third-party sellers. Books must be shipped directly from a publisher or approved vendor.
Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC is an approved vendor and ships books directly from our publishing warehouse in full compliance with NCDAC guidelines. We take care of all the packaging, labeling, and delivery requirements so your order gets through without issue.
✅ Step 3: Shop from Inmate-Approved Book Categories
At www.correctionsbookstore.com, you’ll find a large selection of paperback-only, inmate-safe books, including:
- 📘 GED & Educational Test Prep
- 📗 Spiritual & Religious Texts – The Bible, The Qur’an, devotionals
- 📙 Self-Help & Motivational Titles
- 📕 Legal Books & Inmate Rights Resources
- 📓 Urban Fiction & African-American Literature
- 📚 Addiction Recovery & Reentry Planning Workbooks
- 📖 General Fiction, Nonfiction & Biographies
All books are brand new, softcover, and reviewed for content restrictions before shipping.
✅ Step 4: Place Your Order and Track It
Once you’ve selected the books:
- Enter the inmate’s full name, OPUS number, and facility address at checkout
- Choose your preferred shipping method: USPS Media Mail or Priority Mail
- You’ll receive email confirmation and a tracking number
- Orders are shipped within 24–48 hours from our warehouse
We ensure every package is labeled correctly and formatted per North Carolina DOC requirements.
North Carolina DOC Book Rules & Restrictions
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has very specific policies regarding incoming publications.
✅ What’s Allowed:
- New, softcover books only
- Shipped directly from an authorized publisher or vendor
- Educational, legal, religious, self-help, and general fiction
- Typically up to 2–3 books per shipment
🚫 What’s Not Allowed:
- Hardcover books
- Used or second-hand books
- Spiral-bound or loose-leaf materials
- Publications with:
- Nudity or sexually explicit content
- Drug manufacturing or weaponry
- Gang-related imagery or coded messages
- Blueprints or escape instructions
- Excessive violence or content threatening facility safety
Corrections Bookstore pre-screens every item to ensure 100% compliance with DOC mailroom rules.
Most Requested Books by North Carolina Inmates
Looking for ideas? Here are some of the most popular books among incarcerated individuals in North Carolina:
- The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
- The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
- GED test prep books from Barron’s or Kaplan
- The Bible, The Qur’an, devotionals
- Urban fiction by Sister Souljah, K’wan, and Wahida Clark
- Soledad Brother by George Jackson
Need a recommendation? Call our team at 201.559.0592 — we’re happy to help you find the perfect titles for your loved one.
Sample Mailing Address Format (North Carolina)
Use this format when providing the inmate’s shipping details at checkout:
Inmate Full Name, OPUS#
Facility Name
Facility Mailing Address
City, State ZIP Code
Example:
Marcus Fields, OPUS#1234567
Central Prison
1300 Western Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27606
Always verify the inmate ID and facility mailing address before placing your order.
Shipping Options
Corrections Bookstore offers two shipping methods:
USPS Media Mail
- Cost-effective
- Delivery in 5–12 business days
- Tracking included
- Used for book-only packages
USPS Priority Mail
- Faster delivery: 3–7 business days
- Tracking and insurance included
- Best for urgent or holiday 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: Support That Makes a Lasting Impact
A single book can open doors to a brighter future. Whether it helps someone pass a GED test, discover faith, or begin the journey toward reentry, books provide purpose and healing during incarceration.
At Corrections Bookstore, we’ve helped thousands of families send books to correctional facilities across the United States — including all prisons and jails in North Carolina. We make it easy, secure, and stress-free.
Visit www.correctionsbookstore.com today to send books to your loved one in a North Carolina prison, and help them turn the page — literally and figuratively — toward a better chapter.