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Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
176 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Life in Prison
Stanley "Tookie" Williams, Barbara Cottman Becnel
Writing from a small cell on death row, Stanley Williams shares a sobering and direct warning about the choices that lea
Ages 10–16
On the Run #6
Hunting the Hunter
Gordon Korman
Survival is the only goal in this high-stakes adventure where every choice matters and the danger is always one step beh
Ages 9–12
American Girl Historical Characters
Meet Caroline
Kathleen Ernst
For the child stepping into big responsibilities when a family member is away or in trouble. This story explores how cou
Ages 8–12
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Golden Girl
Reem Faruqi
Aafiyah loves her family and tennis, but she has a secret habit of taking pretty things that don't belong to her—just as
Ages 8–12
Child of the Mountains
Marilyn Sue Shank
For the child grappling with the weight of family separation and the injustice of the world while holding onto a flicker
Ages 9–13
Mountain Dog
Margarita Engle
For the child navigating family instability or big life transitions, this verse novel offers a path toward healing throu
Ages 8–12
Nine Candles
Maria Testa
For children navigating the complex emotions of having a loved one in prison, this story offers a bridge of love, patien
Ages 5–9
Harbor Me
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child grappling with heavy world news or personal secrets, this story offers a safe space to explore the healing
Ages 10–14
I Rise
Marie Arnold
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and finding the courage to speak out when someone they love is treat
Ages 12–18
Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation
Edwidge Danticat
For the child grappling with the absence of a loved one or trying to make sense of why a family member is far away due t
Ages 5–9
Letters from the Inside
John Marsden
Mandy and Tracey share their lives and dreams through pen-pal letters, but dark, painful secrets eventually emerge that
Ages 13–18
House of the Red Fish
Graham Salisbury
Desperate to free his father from a WWII internment camp, Tomi and his friends battle prejudice as they attempt to salva
Ages 10–14
Fighting Words
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Della has always relied on her older sister Suki for protection, but after a family crisis, she realizes it is finally t
Ages 10–14
Somewhere in the Darkness
Walter Dean Myers
Jimmy takes a cross-country journey with the father he barely knows, searching for the truth about the man's past and th
Ages 12–17
Born Behind Bars
Padma Venkatraman
Nine-year-old Kabir has never known life outside an Indian prison. When he is suddenly released, he must find his footin
Ages 10–14
Scribbler of Dreams
Mary E. Pearson
Kaitlin was raised to hate the Crutchfield family, but when she falls for the son of her father's enemy, she must decide
Ages 12–18
Barely Missing Everything
Matt Mendez
For the teenager navigating the weight of family secrets and systemic barriers while trying to define their own future i
Ages 14–18
Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Vera B. Williams
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's absence, this moving verse novel explores how two sisters lea
Ages 7–11
Trell #1
Trell
Dick Lehr
Thirteen-year-old Trell takes a stand for her father, enlisting a lawyer and a journalist to find the evidence that will
Ages 11–16
The Light at the Bottom of the World
London Shah
For the teen feeling the weight of family injustice and the drive to fix a broken system. A high-stakes race through a f
Ages 12–18
Lulu Dark #1
Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls
Bennett Madison
Frances survived a horrific childhood crime, and now she must journey to a prison cell to confront the mother who tried
Ages 14–18
Harry Sue
Sue Stauffacher
Harry Sue acts tough to get into the prison where her mom is, but her soft heart and the neighborhood kids she cares for
Ages 9–12
Poppy Pym #2
Hell and High Water
Tanya Landman
Caleb fights to expose a powerful land baron's criminal secrets in 1752 England while searching for the truth behind his
Ages 12–17
Desperate Journey
Jim Murphy
For the child stepping up to help their family during a crisis. This gripping tale follows a brave girl navigating the E
Ages 8–12
