Told entirely through illustrations, Letters to a Prisoner is a wordless story about the power of hope and the written word. Inspired by Amnesty International's letter-writing campaigns to people who have been jailed for expressing their opinion, the book shows a man being arrested during a peaceful protest. In solitary confinement, he begins to despair--until a bird delivers a letter of support written by somebody outside the prison. Every day more missives arrive until the prisoner can escape his fate on wings made of letters.
Cartoon-like illustrations convey plenty of rich symbolism to provoke thought and discussion. Endmatter provides more information about Amnesty International, its initiatives, and how young people can get involved.