History of Carlos Hernandez (writer) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 23, 2025

Carlos Hernandez is an American author, primarily recognized for his contributions to young adult science fiction and fantasy literature. He gained significant acclaim for his novels, 'Sal and Gabi Break the Universe,' which received the 2020 Pura Belpré Award, and its sequel, 'Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe.' His work is noted for its appeal to young audiences and its blending of genres.

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January 14, 1971: Carlos Hernandez's Birth

On January 14, 1971, Carlos Alberto Pablo Hernandez, an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, was born.

2000: Ph. D. from Binghamton University

In 2000, Carlos Hernandez earned his Ph. D. in English, with an emphasis in creative writing, from Binghamton University.

2017: Meriwether Game Release

In 2017, Carlos Hernandez worked as a lead writer and game designer on Meriwether, a computer role-playing game about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

2020: Dear Reader Game Release

In 2020, Carlos Hernandez worked as a literary curator on the Apple Arcade game Dear Reader, a word- and literature-identification game.

2020: Pura Belpré Award

In 2020, Carlos Hernandez's young adult novel, Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, won the Pura Belpré Award.

Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (Sal and Gabi Novel, A Book 1)

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2021: Television Adaptation Development

In 2021, Eva Longoria's production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, began developing a television adaptation of Carlos Hernandez's novel with Disney Branded Television.

2021: Diverse Futures: Science Fiction and Authors of Color

In 2021, Joy Sanchez-Taylor noted in Diverse Futures: Science Fiction and Authors of Color that the title story highlights the tension between the indigenous practice of Santeria and Catholicism.