Storybook Dads

Celebrating 15 years of Storybook Mums at HMP New Hall

Massive thank you to Fran, the library manager at HMP New Hall who has run Storybook Mums at New Hall for 15 years which has helped hundreds of childrenRead more

Our Tedx Talk launches on Ted.com!

Our TEDx Talk was chosen to go on the international platform TED.com. We are so proud!Read more

Family Feedback: I was so happy 'cos I could hear your voice

A Dad in prison shared an extract of a letter he received from his daughter after she received a DVD of him reading her a storyRead more

Improving the prison environment in HMP Brixton

Visitors can see the mural and learn about the opportunities for those in prison.Read more

Celebrating 10 years of Storybook Dads at HMP Hollesley Bay

The wonderful Librarians at HMP Hollesley Bay recently celebrated 10 years of Storybook DadsRead more

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Celebrating 15 years of Storybook Mums at HMP New Hall

Massive thank you to Fran, the library manager at HMP New Hall who has run Storybook Mums at New Hall for 15 years which has helped hundreds of children

Our Tedx Talk launches on Ted.com!

Our TEDx Talk was chosen to go on the international platform TED.com. We are so proud!

Storybook Dads is a multi-award winning charity, well-known and respected in the prison estate...but back in 2002 it was a very different story! Click here to find out more about our humble beginnings.

Volunteer

"I think Storybook Dads staff probably see the best side of prisoners as most Dads love and miss their children very much."

Where we work

The scheme runs in approximately 100 prisons in the UK, including women’s prisons and youth offender institutes. Click here to find out which prisons we are currently working with

Story CDs and DVDs

By sending a story disc to their children, parents can bring comfort to their children and share the joy of storytelling from behind bars. Parents in prison record a bedtime story and message for their child on CD or DVD. Our friendly team are there to help less confident readers and the editing process means that even non-readers can take part.

Sharon's Story

Awards

We are incredibly proud that our innovative work has been recognised and has earned us a number of prestigious awards over the years.

Annual reviews

Read about the impact of our work in our Annual Reviews.

Training/Work Experience

Recordings from prisons all over the UK are sent to our headquarters and main production centre at HMP Channings Wood in Devon. Our sixteen prisoner editors are trained to use industry standard audio / video software to make the stories into extra special gifts for the children.

Workshops

We help prisoners to make other educational and fun gifts such as memory books, calendars, challenge charts and pop-up books. A lot of work and creativity goes into these activities and the children love their personalised gifts. Some of these activities are ideal for older children.