Lincoln Peirce has been drawing the Big Nate comic strip for more than 20 years. Born in Ames, Iowa, Peirce grew up in Durham, New Hampshire. As a kid, he began creating his own strips in the sixth grade. Peirce taught high school in New York City and has created several animated pilots for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. He lives in Portland, Maine, with his family.

"I found myself laughing out loud quite a few times as I read through this comic collection. As fun as this Big Nate collection is, you might be suprised to learn that this book can teach a thing or two.  There is a handy-dandy teacher's guide with activities that align with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts for grades 3 - 5. There are discussion questions, group activities, and creative writing exercises...I think BIG NATE: GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE would make a fantastic gift for any middle grade reader.  Highly recommended...especially for reluctant readers." (Booking Mama)