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"Reading Behind Bars" is a book about a librarian named Avi who recruits Bates, a teacher, to run a writing workshop in a maximum security prison. Bates decided to teach in the prison because he wanted to give back to society and believed education and writing could help the inmates better understand themselves and make positive changes. He felt a personal connection to the inmates and believed everyone deserved a second chance. Bates wanted to use his skills to help others and make a positive impact.