The First State of Being
by Erin Entrada Kelly
42 Total Resources 6 Awards 1 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Multiracial / Mixed Race
- Asian American
Year Published 2024
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Sora New Releases Aug 23-Feb 25 Elem.
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 19
Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Erin Entrada Kelly
Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Kelly Yang
Telling Authentic Stories Panel Discussion with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Kids Ask Authors
On growing up a reader with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On beginning as a writer with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
Learning about the world of publishing with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On putting something creative out in the universe with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On seeing herself in a book with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On building compassion and empathy through books with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On her writing process with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On subtlety and economy with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On giving voice to quiet characters with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On ways to be mighty with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On honesty from young readers with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On where her stories come from with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On celebrating Filipino culture with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On writing for children with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
On why book choice matters with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Reading Rockets
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Discussion Questions from Pamela Kramer
Created by Pamela Kramer
Educator's Guide from HarperCollins
Created by HarperCollins
Book Readings 2
Video Book Reading narrated by Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by National Book Foundation
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Ramon de Ocampo
Created by HarperAudio
Awards & Distinctions 6
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2025
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Winner, 2025
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Winner, 2025
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2024
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2024
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