Tim Federle
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Federle's debut novel for middle graders, Better Nate Than Ever, tells the story of 13-year-old Nate, who sneaks away from his home in Pennsylvania to audition for E.T: The Musical on Broadway.
Author's Comment: “Theater people have an indomitable spirit…you get rejected and you get told [negatives about your appearance or talent] …you keep hearing the word “no” but you [keep trying until you] find the people who say “yes”…”
Nationality: American