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Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
176 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Dark Angel
David Klass
Jeff’s life is upended when his brother returns from prison, sparking a tense struggle between family loyalty and a terr
Ages 14–18
What the Kite Saw
Anne Laurel Carter
For the child grappling with the absence of a loved one or living through difficult times, this story finds hope and bea
Ages 5–9
On the Run #2
The Fugitive Factor
Gordon Korman
Siblings Aiden and Meg are on the run from the FBI and a mysterious assassin as they race to find the evidence that will
Ages 8–12
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War and Speech
Don Zolidis
After her life falls apart, Sydney joins a group of misfits to take down an elitist high school speech team from the ins
Ages 14–18
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
Zoe Washington #2
On Air with Zoe Washington
Janae Marks
Fourteen-year-old Zoe and her newly freed father navigate their fresh relationship while chasing a dream to open a resta
Ages 8–12
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
Journey to Topaz #1
Journey to Topaz
Yoshiko Uchida
Follow a Japanese American family through the mass removal and incarceration of WWII, honoring a vital chapter of histor
Ages 9–12
Bamboo People
Mitali Perkins
For the child grappling with the realization that people on 'the other side' of a conflict are humans just like them, re
Ages 11–15
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
Operating Codes
Nick Manns
While living near a ghostly military base, Graham and Matty must clear their father's name after he is accused of leakin
Ages 10–14
All the Things You Are
Courtney Sheinmel
For the teen navigating the fallout of a family scandal, this story explores how to rebuild your identity when your worl
Ages 12–17
Tracking Daddy Down
Marybeth Kelsey
For the child navigating the complex feelings of having a parent in prison and the longing for family reunification and
Ages 8–12
Tracks
Diane Lee Wilson
For the child grappling with unfair changes at home or the sting of giving up a big dream to help their family through a
Ages 11–15
Forget-Me-Not Blue
Sharelle Byars Moranville
Sofie faces the terrifying uncertainty of foster care as she leans on her brother and teachers to endure the nightmare o
Ages 8–12
The Killing Woods
Lucy Christopher
For the teenager grappling with a parent's fall from grace or the heavy burden of secrets, this gripping mystery explore
Ages 14–18
An Appetite for Miracles
Laekan Zea Kemp
Two Mexican American teenagers navigate the delicate rhythms of family, young love, and social justice in a moving story
Ages 14–18
A Tiny Piece of Sky
Shawn K. Stout
For the child grappling with unfair rumors or a family crisis that makes them feel like an outsider in their own town.
Ages 8–12
Nic Blake and the Remarkables #1
The Manifestor Prophecy
Angie Thomas
Twelve-year-old Nic Blake must master her Manifestor magic and find a powerful ancient tool to clear her father's name a
Ages 8–12
Pool Boy
Michael Simmons
For the teenager grappling with a sudden change in status or family fortune, this story explores finding one's true self
Ages 12–17
What Beauty There Is #1
What Beauty There Is
Cory Anderson
For teens grappling with the weight of responsibility and the lengths we go to for family, this grit-filled story explor
Ages 14–18
I Hunt Killers #1
I Hunt Killers
Barry Lyga
Jazz Dent’s father is the most notorious serial killer alive. Now, Jazz must use everything his dad taught him to help t
Ages 14–18
Mo & Dale Mysteries #3
The Odds of Getting Even
Sheila Turnage
The Desperado Detectives are caught in the middle of a kidnapping and a hurricane as they search for justice in the smal
Ages 8–12
