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Lamarr Little

Lamarr Little is an artist, leather craftsmen, poet, producer, designer, sculptor, and author. He has an AA in liberal arts from Bard College, and he is working toward his BA via BPI. His motto is “Give everything that you ask for.” He has been incarcerated for 18 years.


Articles by Lamarr Little

A light brown hamster is stretched out while running quickly inside a blue exercise wheel, its elongated, energetic form bringing to mind the tireless spirit often described in prison writing.
Prison and Justice Writing
Friday November 10

Spinning the Yard: Social Implications of Inmates in the Hamster’s Cage

Spinning the yard is walking around the yard either clockwise or counterclockwise. Most inmates spin the yard in order to find a sense of self and belonging.