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Nate's antics are hilarious, but they also reflect genuine middle school moments. I wonder what influenced the tone of this series.

His mischievous attitude and school shenanigans hit close to home for me. Are there real-life inspirations behind his character?

The illustrations add so much charm and humor, but I’m curious whether the author always envisioned it as a graphic novel from the start.