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John featured on Nieman Reports about journalism courses in prison

Penn State University journalism professor Shaheen Pasha features John J. Lennon in her essay in Nieman Reports, making the case that more journalism courses should be taught in prison. EXCERPT John J. Lennon, also known as Inmate # 04A0823, sits on his bed, typing on a clear Swintec typewriter set on his lap. There is…

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Letter from Sing Sing: Writing from Inside

In an essay for NiemanStoryboard, John J. Lennon — a convicted murderer — shares what he learned about writing, and what writing taught him about himself and about the power of true stories.