Justice or JUST US - Adult Coloring Book

This is a coloring and activity book that speaks truth to power.
Justice or Just US is a one-of-a-kind adult coloring and activity experience rooted in the real, raw, and resilient voices of justice-impacted individuals and their families. Through 27 heartfelt stories of survival, love, family, healing, and resistance, this book invites readers to witness the lived experiences of those affected by incarceration, wrongful conviction, systemic injustice, and reentry. Each full-spread includes a deeply moving narrative, a symbolic coloring page concept, and a reflection prompt designed to help readers process trauma, cultivate empathy, and reclaim voice and purpose.

Whether you're a returning citizen, an ally, an educator, or someone walking your own path of healing, this book offers space for creativity, introspection, and transformation.

Inside This Book You’ll Find:

• 27 Real-Life Inspired Stories: Narratives of incarceration, exoneration, family visits, correctional officers who care, and love found behind bars.
• Over 35 Symbolic Coloring Pages: Powerful black-and-white illustrations designed to represent emotion, justice, strength, and community.
• Reflective Prompts: Guided questions to spark journaling, healing, and deep inner work.
• Bonus Activities: Word searches, puzzles, mazes, and affirmations that reinforce themes of identity, purpose, and resilience.
• Representation that Matters: Includes voices from across gender, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, and veteran experiences, including same-sex love, ICE detention, family reunification, and more.
• Mental Health Support: Each section encourages emotional processing and reflection for readers who have lived through trauma.
• Therapeutic Creativity: A calming and constructive tool for emotional release, artistic expression, and personal growth.

Who Is This Book For?

• Individuals who are or were justice-impacted
• Families with incarcerated loved ones
• Counselors, therapists, and reentry program leaders
• Advocates, educators, and social justice organizations
• Anyone seeking a deeper understanding and healing through art and storytelling