Jailbirds / The Prison Teacher

In this compelling, inspirational memoir Mim takes you behind the bars. From drugs and violence to pregnancy and heartbreak, Mim's classroom saw it all. With high drama but also candid humour Jailbirds is full of eye-opening stories of those without a voice, revealing the human side of our country's most controversial institution.

'Shocking, poignant and darkly funny' Woman & Home

'Full of nitty-gritty details of life inside' The Guardian

'Humbling, hopeful and wryly hilarious' The Herald

'Very real and powerful account' Kate Paradine, CEO of Women in Prison

'A humane, sometimes humorous, and always perceptive account of prison life' Ken Loach

'Very funny and important' Pandora Sykes, co-host The High Low Show

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