Books Like Glennis, Before and After
Families who loved Glennis, Before and After by Patricia Calvert often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Glennis, Before and After by Patricia Calvert often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating the social stigma and internal shame of having an incarcerated family member. While twelve-year-old Glennis deals with the literal reality of her father being in a detention center for white-collar crime, the story explores the complex web of lies and secrets families often weave to protect themselves from judgment. It is a sensitive look at how a child's world shifts when a 'hero' parent falls from grace. Appropriate for ages 9 to 13, this realistic novel moves beyond the crime itself to focus on the emotional fallout. It helps children understand that while they cannot control a parent's actions, they can choose how to define their own integrity. It is an excellent choice for fostering empathy and opening a dialogue about honesty, forgiveness, and the fact that people are more than their worst mistakes.
