The First State of Being - Hardcover
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The First State of Being
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL
A FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
ALA Notable Book for Children - Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Older Readers of 2024 - Shelf Awareness Best Books of 2024 for Kids and Teens - BookPage Best Middle Grade of 2024 - Common Sense Media Best Books of 2024 - 2025 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable...
Erin Entrada Kelly is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning novels Hello, Universe and The First State of Being, which was also named a finalist for the National Book Award. She received a Newbery Honor for her acclaimed novel We Dream of Space. Erin Entrada Kelly grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and now lives in Delaware. She teaches in the MFA in writing for children...
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🏆 2025 Newbery Medal Winner - Children's Award
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