Firsttime author tim federle has written an instant young adult classic with his debut novel, better nate than ever. Better nate than ever by tim federle posted on january 10, 2014. Can you give me an example of something the theater taught you. Tims forthcoming cocktail book, hickory daiquiri dock. Tims awardwinning novels include the new york times notable books the great american whatever and the nate serieswhich linmanuel miranda called a. As in he doesnt turn on his phone or go to school or even leave his house for six months. Book news read this exclusive chapter from tim federles. High school musical series tim federle talks the power of theatre teachers, the best little secret in the south, and more by sally henry jan 18, 2020. In the first book, nate ran away to new york to audition for e. The great american whatever audiobook by tim federle. Apocalypse blog tour book smugglers publishing bsp original short stories comics contemporary covers diversity 2014 dystopia fairy tales fantasy giveaways graphic novel. As a massive fan of musicals, i really enjoyed this book. Tequila mockingbird is a oneofakind, unique, and musthave treat for everyones next party or book club.
Tim gives 50 pieces of advice that he has learnt and discovered when he was younger and during his career. How to make a tequila mockingbird cocktail tequila mockingbird cocktail. Let me walk you through my fantastic new home library, some of my most treasured books and talk through my tips for an ikea hack to turn billy bookshelves into ones that look custom made. Tim is a marvel at describing feelings through these. In a bit of reallife irony, tuck everlasting was the only book assigned to him in middle school that he actually read. Instead of being athletic and communityminded like his townfavorite big brother, anthony, short, chubby nate is a belting boy soprano who dreams of starring in a broadway show. There was the first national tour of spamalot where i, as an offstage dance cover, got thrown onstage for our. Federle admits that he was so preoccupied with getting to new york and working on broadway that he wasnt a very good student. Tim federle to release a broadwayinspired selfhelp book. Tim s awardwinning novels include the new york times notable books the great american whatever and better nate than ever which linmanuel miranda called a wonderful evocation of what its like to be a theater kid new york times. Tim federle, author of the novel better nate than ever, opens up to playbill. To celebrate, hachette book group is offering a chance to win copies of several drink recipe books by tim federle, as well as a margarita mixer and. The great american whatever by tim federle quinn robertss life is thrown completely off course when his older sister annabeth is killed in a car accident.
Watch the cspan collection of videos, access clips including recent appearances by tim federle. Prior to penning a series of childrens young adult novels, cocktail books, and the book for the musical adaptation of tuck everlasting, tim federle appeared on broadway in shows including gypsy. He is a writer and producer, known for ferdinand 2017, high school musical. As a youngster whose parents took him to see a staging of cats, tim federle thought it would be just great at the time to be able to. Federle draws from his own broadway experience to tell the story of a thirteenyearold boy who runs away to new york to pursue his acting dreams. His fifth a picture book, is due out later this year. Better nate author returning to city for book tour by.
Now hes an author who has has so far released 4 books. The nate series by tim federle is a wonderful evocation of what its like to be a theater kid. Federles hilarious and heartwarming debut novel follows yearold musical theaterloving nate foster on his meticulously choreographed. Cocktails with a literary twist hardcover april 23, 20. Thalia kids book club camp education symphony space. Tim federle grew up in pittsburgh before moving to new york to dance on broadway. Tim federle, author of life is like a musical, on why a sofa matters more than seeing your name in a copy of playbill. After his first audition, he got cast in a touring production of fiddler on the roof. This time tackling slightly deeper issues but with his same humor and depth combined another heart felt book by tim federle that not only tackles tough subjects but also sweet moments in a life. Nate author tim federles book tour takes him to every. His third tale is a wonderful narrative of knowing and growing into oneself, with plenty of wit and laughs along the way even through the roadblocks. The two certainly have some things in common, primarily a vague dissatisfaction with life. His debut novel for kids, better nate than ever described as judy blume as seen through a stephen sondheim lens by huffington postwas named a new york times notable childrens book of 20 and a best book of the year by amazon, publishers weekly, and.
The prairie school welcomed broadway performer and novelist tim federle to campus on wednesday, october 22. Better nate author returning to city for book tour. Media kit press buy book tour dates aboutcontact merch back book images by jason varney author bios. Basically that was all i needed to know before i got in line for this book at bookexpo. Newspaper article pittsburgh postgazette pittsburgh, pa better nate author returning to city for book tour. Confidence is the byproduct of doing something that you were afraid to do, but you did anyway. Thalia book club camp is a unique program geared toward avid readers and writers ages 9 14, offering interaction with childrens book authors and illustrators.
This is tim federles first ya book and its fantastic. While talking with the middle school students he promoted courage rather than confidence, being kind to everyone, being yourself and putting your best foot forward continue reading. Tim federle is the awardwinning author of one of the worlds bestselling cocktail recipe books, tequila mockingbird, as well as the hollywoodthemed spinoff. The only other book ive read from tim federle is tequila mockingbird, which is primarily a recipe book for literary cocktails recently i learned that he has another literary cocktail book called gone with the gin. Quinn roberts is a sixteenyearold smart aleck and hollywood hopeful whose only worry used to be writing convincing dialogue for the movies he made with his sister annabeth. Claudia shear and tim federle on adapting tuck everlasting the unlikely pair cowrote this new broadway musical inspired by natalie babbitts classic novel.
Tim federle picture gallery on with tim federle photos from stage, special events, red carpets and more. I think so often when youre a kid, we mellow out those more. Previous post 30 books in 30 days week 3 update september 2017. Each piece of advice is fairly short, around 24 pages each, which makes it an easy and quick read, or something you can pick. Tim federle author of better nate than ever goodreads. Read this exclusive chapter from tim federles upcoming life. Tim federles theater lesson from boston the boston globe. Though tim is not a parent himself that he knows of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Learn more about the better nate than ever at tim federle reads chapter one of his debut novel. Tim federle is an american novelist, theater librettist, and screenwriter, whose bestknown. Matt allen sir robin, guard 1, brother maynard, historian, not dead fred, french guard, minstrel, prince herbert, mayor, patsy, guard 2, julie barnes the lady of the lake, jonathan brody king arthur, sir lancelot, the french taunter, knight of ni, tim the enchanter, denniss mother, sir bedevere, concorde, nigel columbus sir.
And now, nates living his dream, immersed in rehearsals, and the politics of broadway. Booze and vinyl explores the intersection of timeless music and mixed drinks with a spotlight on 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s. Thank goodness tim federle decided to invite us back into nates adventures. Tim federle grew up in san francisco and pittsburgh before moving to new york to dance on broadway, where he appeared in the original casts of the little mermaid and the 2003 revival of gypsy before coaching the child stars of billy elliot. He served as the associate director for the first national tour of little house on the prairie and the west end premiere of sister act the musical at the. Let me walk you through my fantastic new home library, some of my most treasured books and talk through my tips for an ikea hack to turn billy. Tequila mockingbird cocktails with a literary twist tim. Bay area native helped tuck everlasting evolve from.
The aspiring screenwriterprotagonist of tim federles young adult novel. Linmanuel miranda, star and creator of the musical, hamilton a new york times notable book of the year a publishers weekly best book of the year a slate favorite book of the year a smalltown boy hops a bus to new york city to crash an audition for e. Tim federle was born on march 24, 1980 in san mateo, california, usa as timothy michael federle. This book is truly a love letter to all the theater kids in the world. Tim federle, author of better nate than ever and tequila mockingbird. Armed with a oneway ticket to new york city, smalltown theater geek nate is off to start rehearsals for e. Tims awardwinning novels include the new york times notable books the great american whatever and better nate than ever which linmanuel miranda. Better nate than ever by tim federle about the book thirteenyearold nate foster doesnt fit in at his jankburg, pennsylvania middle school. A funny gift book for barflies, a terrific treat for book clubs, and a clever tribute to literature, this smart beverage book is a light, entertaining, and punfilled celebration of drinking and writing that will appeal to lovers of cocktails and classics.
Tim federle is the showrunner and executive producer of. The great american whatever, by tim federle the new york times. Cocktails with a nursery rhyme twist, has been declared more fun at a baby shower than a diaper genie by the tampa bay times. Tim federles parents took him to see cats when he was nine years old. Do the cocktail twist with tim federle in hudson wamc. We also got a backstage tour of the royal shakespeare companys. Tim federle is a prolific scribe whose breezy wit isnt bound to a single genre huffington post.
Tim federle is an awardwinning writer whose works include the new york times notable books the great american whatever and better nate than ever, th. Tim federle s tequila mockingbird cookbook mixes literature, cocktails. Tim federle is an american novelist, theater librettist, and screenwriter, whose bestknown works include the novel better nate than ever, the cocktail recipe book tequila mockingbird, and the golden globe award and academy awards nominee for best animated feature, ferdinand film. Tim federle is an american novelist, theater librettist, and screenwriter, whose bestknown works include the novel better nate than ever, the cocktail recipe book tequila.
One of the big things i picked up doing shows is to value courage over confidence. Tim federle was a dancer on broadway until a few years ago. Shopping for a life he didnt yet have the new york times. Better nate than ever book by tim federle official. The story of nate foster as he chases his broadway dreams. Tims novels include the new york times notable book better nate than ever and its lambdawinning sequelwhich linmanuel miranda called a wonderful.