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Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
167 books
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Genesis Alpha
Rune Michaels
Josh searches for the truth within an online game after his brother is arrested, uncovering dark secrets about his own p
Ages 12–17
Work with What You Got
Zion Clark, James S. Hirsch
Born without legs and bounced through foster care, Zion Clark relies on a warrior spirit and pure determination to becom
Ages 10–18
The Second Chance of Darius Logan
David F. Walker
For the teen navigating a world that feels stacked against them, this story offers a supernatural lens on justice, secon
Ages 12–18
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Güero #2
They Call Her Fregona
David Bowles
Güero navigates the joys of a first crush and the harsh realities of his community as he tries to help a tough girl save
Ages 8–12
Bullying Hurts!: What Children Need to Learn About Bullying
Gloria Yelder
For the child navigating systemic unfairness or social hierarchies. This multilayered story explores justice, friendship
Ages 10–14
Find Spot
Find Spot at the Library
Eric Hill
For the child grappling with the unfairness of life, this gripping tale shows how resilience and friendship can break ev
Ages 10–14
Maze, The
Will Hobbs
For the teen who feels like a 'lost cause,' this survival story explores how the vastness of the natural world can help
Ages 10–15
Jude
Kate Morgenroth
After witnessing a murder, Jude makes a choice to protect others that leads to prison and a difficult, gripping journey
Ages 14–18
True Horse Stories
JB Andrew: Mustang Magic
Judy Andrekson
A wild mustang separated from his herd finds a second chance through a prison training program, eventually leaping into
Ages 8–12
New Land
Sarah Schmidt
Sent to a desert boot camp for a crime he didn't commit, Stanley Yelnats digs holes all day while unearthing his family'
Ages 10–14
Gringolandia
Gringolandia
Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Seventeen-year-old Daniel and his family struggle to reconnect and heal after his activist father is finally released an
Ages 14–18
Ten Mile River
Paul Griffin
For the teen navigating a world that feels stacked against them, exploring the power of a bond that can survive even the
Ages 13–18
Uncle Daddy
Ralph Fletcher
Nine-year-old Rivers feels torn between the great-uncle who raised him and the father who suddenly returned after years
Ages 8–12
The Boxer
Kathleen Karr
For the teenager grappling with a difficult environment, this gritty historical novel shows how discipline and inner str
Ages 12–17
Drawing Out Feelings #2
When a Family Is in Trouble
Marge Heegaard
For children navigating the confusion of family crises like addiction or violence, this workbook offers a safe space to
Ages 6–12
Bad
Jean Ferris
Caught in the criminal justice system after being in the wrong place at the wrong time, a teenage girl discovers the com
Ages 12–17
Nine Days
Fred Hiatt
Danger lurks in the streets of Hong Kong as Ti-Anna and Ethan launch a desperate search for her missing father.
Ages 12–17
The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition)
Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
After spending 30 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, Anthony Ray Hinton shares how faith and friendship he
Ages 10–15
A Plan for the People: Nelson Mandela's Hope for His Nation
Lindsey McDivitt
For children asking why the world isn't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one man's courage and patience h
Ages 6–9
First Names #6
Nelson Mandela
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
A boy from a traditional Thembu home grows up to challenge a system of segregation, surviving prison to become the first
Ages 8–12
On a Clear Day
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of labels and the complex search for truth within a system that has already
Ages 13–18
Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets
Patrick Jones
For the teen or caregiver seeking to understand the complex reality of the American juvenile justice system, from detent
Ages 12–18
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
