# Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated - Hardcover

by **Becky Birtha** (Author), **Maja Kastelic** (Illustrator)

**Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 - Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength**  
  
**STARRED REVIEW! "This book is a necessary one."--_Kirkus Reviews_ starred review**  
  
**STARRED REVIEW! "A highly recommended title that serves as an excellent entry to discuss incarceration in an age-appropriate way."--_School Library Journal_ starred review**  
  
**Millions of children worldwide have a parent in jail or prison.**  
  
Kids can have all kinds of feelings and questions when a parent is incarcerated. Rafael is embarrassed. Rashid is angry. Yen wonders if it's her fault. This sensitive story illustrates a range of situations children may face with moms or dads behind bars, while reassuring them they are not alone.

### Author Biography

**Becky Birtha** is the author of _Grandmama's Pride_ and _Lucky Beans_, which also express her advocacy for social justice. She has degrees in children's studies and creative writing. She lives in Pennsylvania with her partner and their two young adult children. **Maja Kastelic** studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana. Before starting her career in illustration, she worked as a retouching artist restoring frescoes. She lives in Slovenia.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.1 x 9.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 07, 2017

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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