Kids Book About Incarceration, A

Part of A Kids Book

Ebook
On sale May 06, 2025 | 72 Pages | 9780241750889

See Additional Formats
Incarceration is a BIG topic. Start the conversation early around the power of choices, consequences, justice, and growth.


Incarceration is a big word for a HUGE topic. It can bring up difficult questions and feelings—especially when it affects you directly. This book explores incarceration, crimes, and prison, as well as the power of choices. The author's story highlights the impact of choices and how someone can grow, learn, and change the path they've been on.
Ethan Thrower (he/him) is an alternative school social worker committed to social justice and restorative practices. He uses his story of incarceration as a tool to discuss decision-making, resilience, and change with youth in his community. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and 2 kids, who are the light of his life. View titles by Ethan Thrower

About

Incarceration is a BIG topic. Start the conversation early around the power of choices, consequences, justice, and growth.


Incarceration is a big word for a HUGE topic. It can bring up difficult questions and feelings—especially when it affects you directly. This book explores incarceration, crimes, and prison, as well as the power of choices. The author's story highlights the impact of choices and how someone can grow, learn, and change the path they've been on.

Author

Ethan Thrower (he/him) is an alternative school social worker committed to social justice and restorative practices. He uses his story of incarceration as a tool to discuss decision-making, resilience, and change with youth in his community. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and 2 kids, who are the light of his life. View titles by Ethan Thrower

Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

Read more

Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

Read more

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

Read more