Books for Incarcerated Parent for Ages 12–18

Navigating the teen years is already a challenge, but having a parent in prison adds a complex layer of grief, stigma, and confusion to a young person's search for identity. This collection of 150 books offers your teenager a safe space to see their own heavy reality reflected in stories that prioritize emotional honesty and hope. These titles provide the words and perspectives your child needs to process their situation while feeling less alone in their family journey.

150 books

Torched

April Henry

Ellie must choose between loyalty to her family and her growing belief in a radical environmental group when the FBI for

Ages 12–18

This Is My America

Kim Johnson

With her father on death row and her brother now a fugitive, Tracy Beaumont fights to uncover the racist secrets of her

Ages 14–18

Secret Saturdays

Torrey Maldonado

Justin must decide if saving his best friend from a downward spiral is worth the risk of losing their friendship forever

Ages 10–14