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Thanks to all who contributed! Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos (recommended by many many librarians!) Jackie Stanglin that is called Mama, What is Jail? The Boxer by Kathleen Karr; Stephen King's Shawshank Redemption. The Convicts by Ian Lawrence is set in 19th century London and the boys are imprisoned on a ship in the river port. Jude by Kate Morgenroth Holes by Louis Sachar Books Suitable for Elementary Students "My parent is in jail/prison" Visiting Day by Jacqueline Woodson - (mentioned several times) Mama Loves Me from Away by Pat Brisson (978-1-56397-966-8 / Boyds Mills Press 2004) When a mother and daughter are separated by the mother's incarceration, they find a special way to keep their loving relationship alive. (grades 1-3) When Andy's Father went to prison by Martha Hickson (grades 2-5) The Fugitive Factor series by Gordon Korman (grades 3-6) Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel by Kaye Umansky (grades 3-6) Amber was brave, Essie was smart by Vera B. Williams (grades 3-6) Tight end by Matt Christopher. (grades 3-6) A high school football player believes the harassment he is experiencing on and off the field is due to his father's prison record. Five-finger discount by Barthe DeClements. (grades 3-6) Ten-year-old Jerry's attempts to adjust to his new school and make new friends are complicated by his determination to keep secret the fact that his father is serving time in the local prison for being a thief. The not-just-anybody family Betsy Byars. (grade 4-7) For Older students: Sounder by William Armstrong Flush by Carl Hiaasen Bill by Chap Reaver Somewhere in Darkness by Walter Dean Meyers Life in Prison by the now-deceased Stanley Tookie WIlliams. Zen and the Art of Faking It by Sonnenblick. The dad is in jail. Queenie Peavy Jakeman, by Deborah Ellis - (for older students) Do not pass go by Kirkpatrick Hill. *** Excellent new fiction chapter book*** When Deet's father is jailed for using drugs, Deet learns that prison is not what he expected, nor are other people necessarily the way he thought they were. (grades 6-9) The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron mentions a parent in jail. The other books that I know of are more for young adults, written by Sharon Draper. The content of those may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Sue Stauffacher's "Harry Sue", one of my favorite characters of all time, and completely under-acknowledged. Her mother is in jail and this child with a heart as great as any you'll find anywhere wants to go to jail too, so she can see her mother. Of course she doesn't and in spite of her stated aims, finds herself being a mensch over and over again. (grades 5-8) Team and Family, Katrina Baecht | KIPP Austin Librarian office: 512-501-3586 | fax: 501-3587 8509 FM 969, Bldg 676 | Austin, TX 78724 kbaecht@kippaustin.org <mailto:kbaecht@kippaustin.org> "Be the change you wish to see in the world." -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------