Black Children of Incarcerated Parents Speak Truth to Power 1st Edition

Black Children of Incarcerated Parents Speak Truth to Power (1st Edition) by Jenine Gatewood and Britany is a stirring collection that amplifies voices too often sidelined in conversations about criminal justice, family, and community. This powerful volume brings readers into the lived realities of Black children navigating parental incarceration across the United States, offering an unflinching, compassionate look at resilience, stigma, and the urgent need for systemic change.

From intimate reflections to clear-eyed observations about school, neighborhood, and policy impacts, the book situates personal stories within broader social and historical contexts — making it essential reading for educators, social workers, librarians, policymakers, and families. The authors curate perspectives that illuminate how incarceration reverberates through childhood, shaping identity, relationships, and future opportunities while also highlighting pathways to healing, advocacy, and reform.

Readers in urban and rural communities alike will find this edition both locally relevant and globally resonant. Clear, accessible prose and deeply human testimony invite empathy and action, turning awareness into understanding and understanding into change. Whether you’re researching social justice, building community programs, or seeking supportive narratives for young people, this 1st edition offers a rare combination of immediacy and insight.

Add this important work to your collection to uplift marginalized voices and deepen conversations about equity and family-centered policy. Order your copy today and join a growing movement to listen, learn, and act on behalf of children affected by incarceration.

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