Hello, Universe
by Erin Entrada Kelly and Isabel Roxas • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
65 Total Resources 6 Awards 17 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Disability
Year Published 2017
Word Count 42,824
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 690L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 187756, 6 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Friendship in children
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
- Psychic ability--Fiction
- Hearing impaired--Fiction
- Sisters--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Bullying--Fiction
- Missing children--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Special Ne
- Psychic ability
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Self-Estee
- Lost children
- Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Hearing impaired
- Bullying
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
- Sisters
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Special Needs
- Missing children
- Friendship--Fiction
- Friendship
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly about Hello, Universe
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Isabel Roxas
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Isabel Roxas
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Author Interviews 30
Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Exploring bullying with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On winning the Newbery with Erin Entrada Kelly
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2018 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Erin Entrada Kelly
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2018 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Telling Authentic Stories Panel Discussion with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On growing up a reader with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On beginning as a writer with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Learning about the world of publishing with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On putting something creative out in the universe with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On seeing herself in a book with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On building compassion and empathy through books with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On her writing process with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On subtlety and economy with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On giving voice to quiet characters with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On ways to be mighty with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On honesty from young readers with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On where her stories come from with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On celebrating Filipino culture with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On writing for children with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On why book choice matters with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 10
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Activity Book from Core Knowledge Foundation
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Teacher Resource from Columbus City Schools
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Educator Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Parent/Family Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Reader's Theater Script from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2019
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Activities from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2019
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Teaching Ideas from Classroom Bookshelf
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Teaching Guide from HarperCollins
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Book Readings 3
Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Video Book Reading narrated by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Book Trailers 2
Video Book Trailer from Texas Bluebonnet Award
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Video Book Trailer from Erin Entrada Kelly
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 6
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Winner, 2018
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2018
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2018
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2017; Audiobooks Selection, 2017
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2017
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2017
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