We Were Here
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 357
Published: 2010
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"We Were Here" by Matt de la Peña follows the story of a young boy named Miguel who is struggling to find his place in the world. After being released from a juvenile facility, he embarks on a journey through the streets of San Diego, grappling with his past and seeking redemption. Along the way, he forms a connection with a girl named A. who navigates her own challenges. Their journey together explores themes of friendship, identity, and the search for belonging, as they confront the ghosts of their pasts and seek hope for the future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 357 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2010 by Turtleback Books .
Matt de la Pena is the author of several acclaimed YA novels - Ball Don't Lie, Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, and I Will Save You - and one picture book, A Nation's Hope. He teaches creative writing at NYU.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Evergreen Young Adult Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award.
New York Public Library Book Award - Best Book Teen
This book was recognised in the Best Book Teen category of the New York Public Library Book Award.
Delaware Diamonds Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.
Americas Award
The Americas Award is an annual literary award that recognizes and celebrates outstanding literature for children and young adults that authentically and engagingly portrays Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx culture in the United States. The award was established in 1993 by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Ala Quick Pick - Reluctant Readers YA
This book was recognised in the Reluctant Readers YA category of the Ala Quick Pick.