Sending books to prisons | Wyck rose garden’s aromatic history

Books are a great way for people in prison to improve their literacy, expand their options for when they get out, or simply pass the time . But prison libraries are often limited, if they have libraries at all. Books Through Bars was started to address this problem by sending books to people who request them in prisons. Racquel Williams talks with three volunteers about the history of the organization and why books are valuable for people who are incarcerated. Learn more or get involved at www.booksthroughbars.org. Then - you can smell the Wyck house and grounds from down the street. It’s home to one of the nation’s oldest original rose gardens, plus a wide variety of historic artifacts from nine generations of one of Philly’s most impactful families. Shara Dae Howard visits to discover the stories hidden in the attic and to see what’s in bloom. Learn more or plan a visit at www.wyck.org.