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Chapter Books About Incarcerated Parent
Explore chapter books books about incarcerated parent for children.
61 books
Queenie Peavy
Robert Burch
Tired of the neighborhood taunts about her father's imprisonment, rebellious Queenie Peavy fights for respect until she
Ages 9–12
Mama's Nightingale
Edwidge Danticat
For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a parent, this story highlights how love and creativity can br
Ages 5–9
The Big House
Carolyn Coman
Left in the care of the very people who accused their parents of a crime, Ivy and Ray must hunt for the evidence needed
Ages 8–12
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Stay with Me
Paul Griffin
For teens navigating the weight of adult responsibilities, urban poverty, and the longing for connection when life feels
Ages 14–18
One Thing for Sure
David Gifaldi
Twelve-year-old Dylan struggles with anger and a broken heart as he tries to process his father’s imprisonment for a cri
Ages 10–14
Money Hungry #2
Begging for Change
Sharon G. Flake
Desperate for security after being homeless, Raspberry Hill faces a crisis of conscience when her addicted father return
Ages 10–14
Tight End
Matt Christopher
A high school football player must find his strength on the field while facing harsh harassment fueled by rumors about h
Ages 9–13
The Friskative Dog
Susan Straight
Sharron holds tight to a beloved stuffed dog, the last gift from her father, as she navigates the confusing ache of his
Ages 8–12
Creepy-Mouse Coming to Get You
Barbara Holland
A young boy becomes a quiet protector, standing tall to shield his sister and her baby when a volatile family member ret
Ages 10–14
Life's Challenges
The Night Dad Went to Jail
Melissa Higgins
When a parent is arrested, everything changes. This gentle guide helps make sense of the feelings and big shifts that fo
Ages 5–8
Breathe My Name
R. A. Nelson
Just as Frances begins her first romance, she is pulled back into a dark past by a summons from the birth mother who was
Ages 14–18
Daddy, Daddy, Be There
Candy Dawson Boyd
For children navigating the highs and lows of the father-child bond, this rhythmic plea asks for a father's emotional an
Ages 4–8
King Crow
Jennifer Armstrong
For a child finding light in dark times, this lyrical tale follows a blind, imprisoned king who finds freedom through th
Ages 5–9
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Books for Incarcerated Parent for Ages 4–7
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