Nate is awed at the simplest things, from an enormous Applebee’s, to $1 pizza being sold on the street, to the Duane Reeds and Cupcake shops on every corner. He’s innocent, funny, kind but not perfect, and through his eyes you’ll see New York, not as dirty expensive place people sometimes grumble about, but as the most magical place on earth. There’s just something about Nate that readers of all ages and sexes will love.

Readers of all ages (I’m 24 and loved it) will find something that they can relate to in this hilarious tale of innocence, dreams, and family. Just like the protagonist, Nate, this book just oozes a sort of charm and hilarious innocence that is impossible not to love. I know this may sound like a bit of an over exaggeration, but I think Better Nate Than Ever may be one of my favorite books I’ve read. He cowrote the Broadway musical adaptation of 'Tuck Everlasting,' and won the Humanitas Prize for cowriting the Golden Globe and Academy Award–nominated Best Animated Feature 'Ferdinand,' starring John Cena and Kate McKinnon.Ī former Broadway dancer, Tim was born in San Francisco, grew up in Pittsburgh, and now divides his time between Los Angeles and the internet. Tim’s hit series of cocktail recipe books, including 'Tequila Mockingbird,' have sold over half a million copies worldwide. The film stars Aria Brooks, Joshua Bassett, Lisa Kudrow, and Rueby Wood as Nate. A film adaptation of Nate, written and directed by Federle, premiered on Disney+ on April 1, 2022. His novels include the New York Times Notable Book 'Better Nate Than Ever' and its Lambda Literature Award–winning sequel-which Lin-Manuel Miranda called “a wonderful evocation of what it’s like to be a theater kid” (New York Times). Tim Federle is the showrunner and executive producer of 'High School Musical: the Musical: the Series,' which he created for Disney+.

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