Florida teen’s letter project reaches prisoners across 50 states, 105 countries

Megan Markus launched the Paper Wings Project to connect with incarcerated individuals across the world through letter-writing. Having distributed over 5,200 letters since its inception, the initiative fosters dialogue by encouraging participants to reply. Additionally, she founded Chrysalis Review, a literary magazine promoting the voices of incarcerated writers. Through these endeavors, Markus highlights the need for human connection and reinforces the inherent dignity of those in prison.