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Letters to a Prisoner
written and illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn
Ages: 9+
Published: 2017
Publisher: Owlkids Books
ISBN: 978-1-77147-251-7
Keywords: Picture Books for Older Readers, Wordless books, Political Action, Prison
A father's peaceful protest leads to harsh imprisonment by hostile forces until a deluge of letters from supporters arrives. Colorful pen and ink illustrations.