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The First State of Being
Newbery Medal · 2025 · WinnerNational Book Award for Young People's Literature · 2024 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Newbery Medal | 2025 | Winner |
| National Book Award for Young People's Literature | 2024 | Shortlist |
About This Book
In 1999, twelve-year-old Michael meets a time traveler from 2199 and must decide what to do with the knowledge of the future—including upcoming tragedies. A gentle, emotionally resonant novel about the weight of knowledge. Winner of the 2025 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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