CIP children with incarcerated parents kids book list 1

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Our Gracie Aunt Jacqueline Woodson Grade K to 4 "Johnson and his sister, Beebee, seem to be all alone in the world. Their mama has gone away many times before, but something tells them that this time she won't be coming back. Then a social worker comes and takes them to meet their Aunt Gracie."

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Nine Candles Maria Testa 4+ years "After visiting his mother in prison on his seventh birthday, Raymond wishes it were his ninth birthday when Mama has promised to be home with his dad and him."

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What is Jail, Mommy? Jackie A Stanglin 4+ years "This book was inspired by a much-loved, five year old whose father has been incarcerated most of her life. One day after visiting with friends who have both devoted parents in the home, this little girl blurted out to her mother in frustration, "What is jail anyway, and why can t Daddy be home with us?" She needed answers! When the truth is withheld from children they tend to blame themselves for others mistakes and short-comings. It is the author s firm belief that it is incumbent on each of us to provide age-appropriate facts to young inquiring minds."

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Empowering Children of Incarcerated Parents Stacey Burgess & Tonia Caselman 7 to 12 years "This book is for counselors, social workers, psychologists and teachers who work with children ages 7-12 who have a parent who is in jail or prison. It is designed so that work can be done individually or in small groups.
Each chapter includes a brief literature review, suggestions for additional supports, discussion questions, fictional letters between a boy and his incarcerated father, activities, and reproducible worksheets."

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