My Brother Is Away
Book description
In this moving picture book, a young girl reflects on the emotions and challenges of growing up with a brother who is incarcerated. This touching story is filled with vivid illustrations and is based on the author’s childhood experiences.
An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book • NPR Best Book…
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Why read it?
1 author picked My Brother Is Away as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book. It is one of the most heartfelt, deeply moving picture book stories about a young person with a family member who is incarcerated.
It is sensitive and subtle and it speaks to both those dealing with a similar experience, and maybe more importantly, someone to whom this topic is unfamiliar. That is a special book. The illustrations are absolutely perfect, to match the tone and sensitivity of this story. Quite a beautiful book.
From Nora's list on stories for and about children of incarcerated parents.
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