What should you do when a secret makes you feel scared, worried, confused, or unsafe?

Maya learns that not every secret is meant to be kept. While some secrets can be fun surprises, an unsafe secret can make a child feel uncomfortable, pressured, or afraid.

With gentle guidance, Maya discovers that she never has to keep an unsafe secret just because someone tells her to. She learns how to recognize when something feels wrong, use her voice, and tell a trusted adult when she needs help.

The Secret I Didn't Want to Keep is a warm and reassuring children's story about personal safety, safe and unsafe secrets, trusted adults, speaking up, and asking for help.

Young readers will learn that their feelings matter, their voice matters, and asking a trusted adult for help is never something to be ashamed of.