Unlock a New Chapter: "Make Your Book Reach Behind Bars and onto Prison Tablets Now!"

Unlock a Fresh Revenue Stream for Your Books! Empower Readers and Lighten the Financial Burden on Inmates and Families at the Same Time.

Discover the Revolutionary Program Transforming Inmate Reading

Introducing a First-of-its-Kind Opportunity for Independent Authors & Publishers

Have you ever imagined broadening your book's reach to an entirely untapped audience? Traditionally, only public domain books found their way onto inmate tablets. But now, everything's changing. Imagine reaching a historically unattainable audience like never before. In the past, inmate tablets were limited to public domain books. Introducing the game-changing collaboration between 21st Street Publishing Group, Wahida Clark Presents Distribution and The Book Dragon/UK. This groundbreaking initiative opens doors for both independent authors and established publishing houses. Join us in revolutionizing the distribution of literary works within correctional facilities. It's time to make your mark and connect with a whole new readership via our 'Commissary Edition' Program.

Why is This Groundbreaking?

For the very first time, your books are about to make history, captivating the minds of countless readers craving for fresh material like never before. In the past, books were unjustly banned or returned without reason. But now, brace yourself for this extraordinary breakthrough. This revolutionary 'Commissary Edition' initiative is set to create a monumental shift. Together, we can smash through barriers and open the doors for independently authored and published works to reach incarcerated readers. Get ready to witness an unstoppable evolution in this sector!

Registration Fee

A Small Step for a Giant Leap in Distribution

Commissary Edition Enrollment

Do it Yourself!

$7.99 / per Book title

Enroll Today!

Unlock the doors to an exclusive distribution network for just $7.99 per title.

Get access to this extraordinary opportunity when you format your files as per prison specifications. Download our FAQs to receive the step-by-step instructions.

And once you've paid, upload your meticulously formatted book using our detailed guidelines and sign and return your distribution agreement. Your success awaits!

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Movement

Professional Formatting Service

up to 300 pages

$69.99 / per Book title

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Lacking the time or expertise to format your manuscript on your own?

No problem. Our dedicated team is standing by to format it for you.

Your $69.99 registration fee is covered within this service. Simply click the button below, input your information, and upload your Word manuscript.

Please note that we do not accept PDFs. Once done, you'll be guided to download the Distribution agreement and Anon Form, and you'll be all set to proceed.

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Movement

Professional Formatting Service

301-400 pages

$89.99 / per Book title

Enroll Today!

Lacking the time or expertise to format your manuscript on your own?

No problem. Our dedicated team is standing by to format it for you.

Your $89.99 registration fee is covered within this service. Simply click the button below, input your information, and upload your Word manuscript.

Please note that we do not accept PDFs. Once done, you'll be guided to download the Distribution agreement and Anon Form, and you'll be all set to proceed.

Sign Up Today!

ABOUT US

"Partnering with 21st Street Publishing Group to bring my stories to prisons has been an extraordinary journey. As someone who began my writing career while incarcerated, I understand the power of a good book behind bars. Seeing my novels reach inmates, who find solace and inspiration in my characters and stories, is deeply fulfilling. This program isn't just about expanding readership; it's about impacting lives where it truly matters. It’s an honor to be part of such a meaningful and transformative initiative."

Wahida Clark

CEO, WCP Distribution

21st Street's collaborative goal is to protect the US prisoner's constitutional right to read and to provide a diverse selection of literary work to incarcerated readers, while also providing valuable book distribution for indie authors, small publishing houses and indie/self-publishers.

Our distribution service will help lighten the economic impact of mass incarceration on the inmate's loved ones, particularly as it relates to reading, and also help negate the historic and unconstitutional barrier of access to literature for the incarcerated reader. We have collaborated with the leaders in the self-publishing industry, here and overseas, to ensure the best indie literary selection possible for our incarcerated reader's pleasure.

Niccole Simmons

CEO of 21st Street Publishing Group

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Does the Program Work?

Objective: To facilitate access to reading for incarcerated readers while simultaneously, lightening the economic impact of reading on them and their families. Additionally, all 'Commissary Edition' titles are available in paperback format, accessible via catalogs or standard book purchasing platforms. eBooks, Music and Film submitted by independent artist will be available Q1 and Q2, 2024.

Content Provision: Our partner, the 21st First Street Publishing Group, collaborates closely with the inmate tablet providers. Together, we ensure that our unique 'Commissary Edition' titles are available for inmates, both electronically on inmate tablets and in trade paperback format.

How do I Apply & What Do I Need to Prepare?

How do I Apply? Formal invitations for the 'Commissary Edition' are sent to authors whose works have been meticulously reviewed by the WCPD Department Reviewing team. Only works that achieve a minimum star rating of 4 stars are considered for the program. Upon finalizing a score, we invite the author to the program and display the review on our website.

What Do I Need to Prepare? To be part of this exciting venture, authors must provide: Cover Blurb and a back cover synopsis. This will be used for promoting your title. It should be sent as a Word Doc attachment. Letter to Reader/Foreword by Author: Every title should have either a “Letter to the Reader” or a Foreword. This can offer character backgrounds, encouraging words for the incarcerated, and even direct contact details. Download the FAQ's Document for more information.

Book Club Questions: For engagement, all authors must add five to ten Book Club Questions at the end of your book. This fosters discussions among inmates and their loved ones since we’re also offering 'Commissary Edition' to the public. Mandatory Adherence: In collaboration with the 21st First Street Publishing Group and governing entities, we must strictly follow these requirements. The program’s foundation, established over years of negotiations with the USA Prison System, mandates these conditions. Any deviations might jeopardize the distribution of your work.

IMPORTANT: Submission Instructions

Before you embark on the journey with us, please make note of the following crucial submission guidelines:Single Submission Policy:Ensure that you send all the required information for one title in a single email. For multiple titles, please send separate emails for each title.

No Covers, No Exceptions: We strictly require that you do not send us your cover file. This is in line with our agreement with the DOC and FBOP. Typesetting Requirements: Font: Calibri Body Font, Size 12. Spacing: No extra spaces.

Page Details: No page numbers and no images. Paper Size: Statement setting. Margins: 1cm all around, with no gutter. Alignment: Text should be justified. Chapter Headings: They should be bold, centered, and in font size 16. Spacing in Chapters: Ensure 2 case returns between the start and end of chapters and 1 case return between the chapter heading and the text.

Copyrights and Dedications: Please exclude them from the document.Grammar and Spelling: It’s of utmost importance that you perform a thorough grammar and spelling check before sending the file.Our Review Process: W. Clark Distribution & Media’s team will conduct its own grammar and spelling review and will rectify minor issues without reverting to the author. Significant changes, however, will require the author’s attention. Even so, it’s the responsibility of the author to ensure correctness before submission.