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Letters Through the Wall

Stories of Hope and Resilience for Children with an Incarcerated Parent

by River

Seven children. Seven stories. One truth they all discover: you are not alone, you are not invisible, and a hard life is never the whole story of who you are.

Zora finds courage she didn't know she had. Marcus learns that saying something true out loud can change everything. Lucía finds her father in a family tradition. Maya learns that real strength isn't about never breaking. Emma finds home in an unexpected place. Mateo realizes he is already enough. And Jaylen gets the moment he's been waiting for.

Letters Through the Wall is a collection of seven short stories for children ages 7–10 who have a parent in prison — honest, warm, and full of hope.

Ages

7–10

Stories

Seven illustrated stories

Formats

Paperback & Kindle

Publisher

Quiet Bird Books, 2026

"You are not carrying this alone."

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