Wish You Were Here: Teens Write about Parents in Prison
No. of pages 136
Published: 2010
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"Wish You Were Here: Teens Write about Parents in Prison" is a poignant compilation of heartfelt writings by teenagers whose lives have been affected by parental incarceration. Through raw and honest essays, poems, and letters, these young voices share their unique experiences, addressing themes of loss, anger, hope, and resilience. They reflect on the emotional impact of having a parent behind bars, the societal stigma they face, and their longing for connection. This powerful anthology offers a window into their struggles and triumphs, encouraging empathy and understanding while shedding light on a critical issue that affects countless families. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Wish You Were Here .
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 136 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2010 by Youth Communication, New York Center .
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