The I Am Beautiful Project is a project created by and for women in prison.
A high percentage of women in prison have experienced some form of abuse in their lives, whether emotional, physical or sexual. As a result, they still live with the effects of their trauma as they serve their sentences. They often have a poor self-image and feelings of worthlessness. The I Am Beautiful Project strives to support their inner beauty as they rediscover self-esteem and worth.
The I Am Beautiful Project invites women in prison to share their writings, stories, poems and art to be considered for an annual publication entitled, I Am Beautiful. Their contributions make this book a work of their own. It also allows them to help other women in prisons across the country who may be struggling with the trauma of abuse.
This project represents the personal contributions of women inmates across the country who sent us their writings and art regarding their experiences of abuse.
The project encourages them to express their past experiences, their road to survival over abuse, and their opportunity to make a difference in the lives of other women in prison who have experienced indignity and violence at the hands of others, often from those who were supposed to love them.
It is our hope that everyone who reads this book will be encouraged to: stand up and count themselves worthy of dignity, and recognize both their inner and outer beauty.
After each new volume is published, free copies are sent to the women’s prisons across the United States.
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS for Volume 11
We are excited to welcome submissions for the next edition of our inspiring book series, I Am Beautiful Volume 11, created by and for women who are incarcerated.
This powerful project offers an opportunity for your writings, poetry, reflections, and artwork to be published and shared with women’s prisons across the country.
Your voice matters. Your story has the power to bring healing, hope, and dignity to you and to countless others. We welcome work that explores themes such as: • Resilience • Survival • Healing • Faith • Personal Growth
Selected pieces will be featured in the published book and shared nationally with women behind bars, and others, reminding them they are seen, heard, and deeply valued. Each person whose work is selected will receive a copy of the book and may have two additional copies mailed to two people of her choice.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: July 15, 2025 Mail your submission to:
Dismas Ministry, 3400 South 43rd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53219.
All submissions become the property of Dismas Ministry and will not be returned.
I Am Beautiful volume 10 is NOW AVAILABLE to order.
This book will change your life.
Because women were brave enough to share their stories …we are honored to share them with you!
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