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Books for Incarcerated Parent
12 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
Clear
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
House of the Red Fish
Graham Salisbury
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of perseverance follows a boy's attempt to restore
Ages 10–14
Bamboo People: A Novel
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
City of Orphans
Avi
For the child who values family above all and needs to see that even against big systems and scary odds, one person's de
Ages 9–13
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
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
G. Neri
For the teenager grappling with complex questions about right and wrong in the face of systemic poverty and neighborhood
Ages 12–18
You're Dead, David Borelli
Susan M. Brown
For the child grappling with a sudden family crisis or feeling like an outsider in a new environment after their world h
Ages 8–12
The Traitors' Gate
Avi
For the child grappling with the weight of family secrets or the stress of a parent being away, this Victorian mystery e
Ages 10–14
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
The Same Stuff as Stars
Katherine Paterson
For the child taking on too much responsibility at home, this moving story explores finding beauty and perspective while
Ages 10–14
Alcatraz: A Chilling Interactive Adventure
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
Mo & Dale Mysteries #3
The Odds of Getting Even
Sheila Turnage
For the child learning that justice and family are complicated, follow Mo and Dale as they navigate a legal trial and a
Ages 8–12
