In "Secret Saturdays" by Torrey Maldonado, 11-year-old**** **Jaden** navigates the ups and downs of adolescence against the backdrop of his multicultural neighborhood. He grapples with the pressure to fit in and the complexities of family dynamics, particularly as he seeks his independence from his protective mother. Each Saturday brings new challenges and discoveries as Jaden learns about friendship, identity, and the strength that comes from embracing who he truly is. Through engaging storytelling, Maldonado captures the real-life struggles of growing up, making it relatable for young readers while highlighting the importance of authenticity and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.

There are 208 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 2020 by Turtleback .

Torrey Maldonado, the author of the critically acclaimed Secret Saturdays , is a teacher in Brooklyn, New York, where he was born, raised, and lives. His books reflect his students' and his experiences.