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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+
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
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas
Wrongfully imprisoned in a grim fortress, Edmond Dantes plots a daring escape to find hidden treasure and seek justice a
Ages 10–14
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
History's Mysteries
Daring Escape from Alcatraz
Matt Chandler
For the curious middle-grade reader who loves being in the driver's seat of history, this interactive journey explores t
Ages 8–12
Kai-ro
Graham Marks
Stretch Wilson survives a harsh world with only his dog, Bone, until a life-altering discovery changes everything he kno
Ages 10–14
Secrets of Bearhaven #3
Hidden Rock Rescue
K.E. Rocha
When a rescue mission at an illegal zoo goes wrong, Spencer and Aldo must use stealth and quick thinking to save his par
Ages 8–12
The Collective #3
Holding Smoke
Elle Cosimano
Trapped in a juvenile detention center, Smoke uses his supernatural ability to leave his body to hunt for the truth and
Ages 14–18
Secret Saturdays
Torrey Maldonado
Justin must decide if saving his best friend from a downward spiral is worth the risk of losing their friendship forever
Ages 10–14
The Traitors' Gate
Avi
Fourteen-year-old John Huffman must manage spies and family secrets in 1849 London after his father is arrested and sent
Ages 10–14
They Called Us Enemy
George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott
George Takei shares his childhood experience of being forced into a Japanese American internment camp and the impact it
Ages 12–18
Jack Osborne #1
Zach's Lie
Roland Smith
Trapped in Argentina by a dangerous drug czar, Jack and Joanne must plot a daring escape while their family races agains
Ages 10–14
Torched
April Henry
Ellie must choose between loyalty to her family and her growing belief in a radical environmental group when the FBI for
Ages 12–18
This Is My America
Kim Johnson
With her father on death row and her brother now a fugitive, Tracy Beaumont fights to uncover the racist secrets of her
Ages 14–18
The Forgotten Five #2
The Invisible Spy
Lisa McMann
For children questioning who they can trust when the adults in their lives have let them down, this adventure explores f
Ages 8–12
Up Country
Alden R. Carter
Sent to live with relatives in rural Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl tries to reinvent himself while grappling with a p
Ages 13–17
Visiting Day
Jacqueline Woodson
For children navigating the complex emotions of having a loved one away, this gentle story honors the bond between a gir
Ages 4–8
The Naturals #2
Killer Instinct
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
For the teen who feels defined by their family's past or struggles to trust their own unique instincts while working in
Ages 12–18
The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire
Anna Fiteni
Practical Sabrina must journey into a decaying world of Welsh mythology and strike a deal with a handsome fairy prince t
Ages 13–18
The Gigglers #2
The Meanwhile Adventures
Roddy Doyle
For the child who loves silliness and needs a reminder that even when things go hilariously wrong, family and clever thi
Ages 7–11
