{"title":"Jay Jay Patton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay Jay Patton\u003c\/strong\u003e is an inspiring author making waves in the realm of \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e, known for her heartfelt and engaging storytelling. Her work encapsulates themes of family, resilience, and connection, resonating deeply with both young readers and their parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Jay Jay Patton's noteworthy works is \u003cstrong\u003eDear Dad: Growing Up with a Parent in Prison and How We Stayed Connected\u003c\/strong\u003e. This graphic memoir offers a touching and insightful exploration of a child's experience navigating life with an incarcerated parent. Patton's narrative provides not only a heartfelt story but also a resource for families facing similar challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books, meticulously crafted for young audiences, open conversations on sensitive topics, helping to foster understanding and empathy among readers. Discover Jay Jay Patton's compelling narratives, where every book offers a journey of learning and a celebration of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dear-dad-growing-up-with-a-parent-in-prison-and-how-we-stayed-connected-a-graphic-memoir-by-jay-jay-patton-9781338893205","title":"Dear Dad: Growing Up with a Parent in Prison and How We Stayed Connected (A Graphic Memoir)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour dad is coming back home.\u003c\/em\u003e As far back as nine-year-old Jay Jay Patton can remember, her dad, Antoine, has been in prison. Growing up in Buffalo, New York, with her mum and younger brother, she's only been to visit him twice. Instead, the two have sent each other numerous letters—Jay Jay's letters can take weeks or months to reach her dad, and some never even get delivered. What's it going to be like having Dad home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis powerful coming-of-age graphic novel memoir tells Jay Jay Patton's story of growing up with a dad in—and out of—prison. It explores how she and her dad were able to develop a powerful father-daughter bond and create Photo Patch—a life-changing application that connects children to incarcerated parents. Because no child should have to grow up unable to engage with their parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Jay Jay says: \u003cem\u003eIt's not a privilege for a kid to be able to talk to their parent. It's a right.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371076534508,"sku":"9781338893205","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19187493482664.jpg?v=1773208767"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jay-jay-patton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}