Five Children’s Books on Incarceration
We recommend these five powerful picture books illuminate different forms of family separation for young readers, from immigration to incarceration. The stories approach these challenging topics with sensitivity and hope, aided by vibrant illustrations and thoughtful narratives. Through their pages, children find comfort and understanding while learning that love endures across any distance.
By Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by James E. Ransome
Written by Mariame Kaba, illustrated by Bianca Diaz
By Diane de Anda, illustrated by Sue Cornelison
By Edwidge Danticat, illustrated by Leslie Staub
By Sara Greenwood & Luisa Uribe