CLEAN : French prisoners escape with a book

The video discusses a reading scheme in French prisons where inmates engage with popular authors to foster reading habits. The scheme has positively impacted inmates like Madani, who became a librarian while in jail. Authors also benefit by exchanging ideas with inmates. The initiative, now in its third year, is expanding to more prisons, offering a form of escapism that authorities support.

What is the main goal of the reading scheme introduced in the French prison?

• To improve inmates' writing skills

• To encourage inmates to read through author interactions

• To provide inmates with job opportunities

• To reduce the prison population

How has the reading program impacted Madani?

• He started a book club in prison

• He stopped reading books

• He became a published author

• He qualified as a librarian

What does Madani appreciate most about meeting authors?

• Learning to write like them

• Getting free books

• Understanding their work better

• Receiving autographs

What is one benefit for authors participating in the prison reading program?

• Exchanging ideas with people from different backgrounds

• Winning literary awards

• Increasing book sales

• Gaining media attention

How has the reading program expanded over the years?

• It focuses only on non-fiction books

• It has been discontinued

• It offers online courses

• It now includes more prisons