A new book-sharing project is giving D.O's prison reading list a second life. Starting June 29, JAILBIRD DAWGS will circulate the 284 books the Japanese rapper read while incarcerated, combining literary access with community support.

The project launches through JAILBIRD BOOKS, an online bookstore designed to send reading materials and clothing to people in detention facilities, jails, and prisons. Since visiting hours and outside contact can be limited for incarcerated individuals, the service handles the logistics of meeting facility requirements and delivering items on behalf of families and supporters.

Here's how JAILBIRD DAWGS works: readers can start with three books for ¥1,000 (shipping included). After finishing and returning them, subsequent three-book sets cost ¥500 (shipping included). The project also welcomes book donations from the public—contributions join D.O's collection in the rotating catalog.

D.O's collection forms the inaugural lineup, curated from the books he actually read during his time inside. The rapper has already participated by sharing an exclusive interview titled "BEHIND BARS #01: Books I Read Inside," available on the newly launched DAWN website.

DAWN is an independent street culture magazine that's producing the initiative. Beyond the book exchange, the DAWN site will feature ongoing interviews, columns, and curated music and video content rooted in street culture.

The timing reflects growing interest in prison literature and rehabilitation-focused initiatives in Japan. By making D.O's reading selections accessible and affordable, JAILBIRD DAWGS connects broader audiences to the same texts that occupied the rapper during his incarceration—while the fees support the infrastructure helping people currently inside maintain connections to books and resources.

For those interested in joining, applications open June 29 at 6 PM through JAILBIRD BOOKS' platform. Whether you're looking for affordable reading material or want to participate in a community-centered project, the first collection gives you a glimpse into what occupied one artist's mind during a transformative period.