Everything you need to understand or teach The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly .
The First State of Being, by Erin Entrada Kelly, is set in Delaware in 1999. The novel follows twelve-year-old Michael, who is terrified that the upcoming Y2K computer crash will destroy modern life. While preparing for disaster, he meets a strange teenager named Ridge who claims to be from the future. As Michael, his babysitter Gibby, and Ridge grow closer, they realize that Ridge's presence in 1999 could change the course of history. It deals with themes of friendship, anxiety, and living in the present moment.