It’s Kina Hard Da’ Cry: Art and Writing by Adults Incarcerated by Save the Kids from Incarceration (STKI) is one of the only books featuring a collection of writing and art by justice impacted individuals throughout the U.S. This powerful, ground-breaking, and thought-provoking book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the hearts and minds of those behind prison walls. It serves as a call to listen to those incarcerated. This book is dedicated to providing a space for incarcerated adults to critically express their experiences related to the criminal justice system,the school system, and their communities.

"An amazing collection of writings and artwork. It’s Kina Hard Da’ Cry powerfully embraces the courage and spirit of its authors and doesn’t hold back in saying what needs to be said."

—Dr. Richard J. White, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

"This powerful collection of voices educates us from behind inhuman walls designed to create despair and hopelessness. It is a testament to the unyielding spirit of righteous defiance in the face of an unforgiving carceral culture."

—Dr. Peter McLaren, author of Pedagogy of Insurrection