Big — Nate

Created by cartoonist , " Big Nate " is a beloved media franchise centering on the misadventures of Nate Wright , a self-described genius and rebellious sixth-grader at P.S. 38. Since its debut as a comic strip on January 7, 1991, the series has expanded into a New York Times bestselling book series and an animated television show. The Protagonist: Nate Wright

Nate is an 11-and-a-half-year-old "C-grade student" who believes he is destined for greatness, despite holding the school record for the most detentions. Big Nate

: Nate’s long-time crush, though his feelings are famously unrequited. Created by cartoonist , " Big Nate "

: Excessively self-confident and sarcastic, Nate often clashes with authority figures, particularly his social studies teacher, Mrs. Godfrey . Godfrey

: He is a gifted cartoonist, a skilled chess player, and a drummer for his rock band, Enslave the Mollusk .

The series features a recurring cast of friends, rivals, and family members:

: Nate’s best friend and the "voice of reason."