There are many books that shine a light on the U.S. prison system, mass incarceration and the need for reform.

Here are four recommendations brought to you by your friends at the Pima County Public Library.

Are Prisons Obsolete?” by Angela Y. Davis

“Until We Reckon: Violence, Mass Incarceration, and A Road to Repair” by Danielle Sered

“Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration” by Reuben Jonathan Miller

“We Keep Us Safe: Building Secure, Just, and Inclusive Communities” by Zach Norris

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1i4o.

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