Hello, Universe
Newbery Medal · 2018 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Newbery Medal | 2018 | Winner |
About This Book
Four children—shy Virgil, psychic Kaori, deaf Valencia, and bully Chet—have their lives intersect over one afternoon when Virgil falls into an old well. A warm, tender story celebrating the bravery of quiet children. Winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal.
About the Author
Erin Entrada Kelly is an American children's author of Filipino heritage born in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1977. She has won the Newbery Medal twice—for *Hello, Universe* (2018) and for *The First State of Being* (2025). She is also a Newbery Honor recipient for *We Dream of Space*. Read more →
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