When a family member is incarcerated--books for children and teens

Updated May 2, 2025
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Talking about incarceration : a Sesame Street resource
Miller, Marie-Therese
With the help of your Sesame Street friends, learn about what it means when someone you love is incarcerated . . . and ways to stay in touch.
Tell me about when moms and dads go to jail
Goozh, Judi
Paper Book
"Is it easy to come home after being in jail?" Ideal for use with children aged 6-11, this is a vital resource for supporting the wellbeing of children whose parent is coming home after spending time in prison. Using plain language and photographs, it reassures children and guides...
Tell me about when moms and dads come home from jail
Goozh, Judi
Paper Book
"Is it easy to come home after being in jail?" Ideal for use with children aged 6-11, this is a vital resource for supporting the wellbeing of children whose parent is coming home after spending time in prison. Using plain language and photographs, it reassures children and guides...
Milo imagines the world
de la Pen?a, Matt
Paper Book
The team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning New York Times bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again delivers a poignant and timely picture book that's sure to become an instant classic.
Milo imagina el mundo /
de la Pe?a, Matt.,
Paper Book
Milo hace un largo viaje en metro. Para pasar el tiempo, observa a la gente a su alrededor y hace dibujos de cómo se imagina que son sus vidas.   Está el hombre de bigotes con un crucigrama; Milo lo dibuja jugando al solitario en un apartamento desordenado. Está la mujer vestida de...
Miluo chang xiang shi jie /
de la Pe?a, Matt,
Paper Book
The team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning New York Times bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again delivers a poignant and timely picture book that's sure to become an instant classic.
From the desk of Zoe Washington
Marks, Janae
Paper Book
#1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best...
From the desk of Zoe Washington
Marks, Janae
Paper Book
Dear Dad : growing up with a parent in prison--and how we stayed connected : a graphic memoir /
Patton, Jay Jay,
Paper Book
A stunning graphic novel memoir about growing up with an incarcerated parent. " ...Your dad is coming back home." As far back as nine-year-old Jay Jay Patton can remember, her dad, Antoine has been in prison. Growing up in Buffalo, New York with her mom and younger brother, she's...

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