Nate Bertone is an internationally acclaimed designer, director, writer, and Broadway producer. Though his work has been seen on stages across the globe, this is his debut children’s book. While watching his Nana battle Alzheimer’s disease, Nate became passionate about prevention, care, and support for those with and affected by the disease. He has since written three pieces where Alzheimer’s plays a key role –– a musical, Letters From War, a play, The SeaView Nursing Home for the Newly Deceased, and his debut children’s book, Nana Nana. He is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University and was a Dean's Scholar at Central Saint Martins, London. Nate is a member of The Dramatists Guild and USA829. For more information, please visit: @natebertone, @alzheimerschildrensbook, natebertone.com and alzheimerschildrensbook.com. James Claridades' illustration work has been featured in many stories for Farfaria children’s book app. James’ work has become well known through social media, where he shares his love for musical theatre, recreating scenes of Broadway musicals through vibrant illustrations. His work has been featured at an Anniversary exhibit for Broadway’s Wicked at The Gershwin Theater in New York City, and Nana Nana marks his debut publication in the United States. He is based in the Philippines.

"With humor and heart, Nate Bertone delicately navigates the challenges of Alzheimer's, teaching children that love and laughter endure, even in life’s most challenging circumstances." - Seth and Lauren Rogen, Founders of Hilarity for Charity

Nate Bertone is an internationally acclaimed designer, director, writer, and Broadway producer. Though his work has been seen on stages across the globe, this is his debut children’s book. While watching his Nana battle Alzheimer’s disease, Nate became passionate about prevention, care, and support for those with and affected by the disease. He has since written three pieces where Alzheimer’s plays a key role –– a musical, Letters From War, a play, The SeaView Nursing Home for the Newly Deceased, and his debut children’s book, Nana Nana. He is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University and was a Dean's Scholar at Central Saint Martins, London. Nate is a member of The Dramatists Guild and USA829. For more information, please visit: @natebertone, @alzheimerschildrensbook, natebertone.com and alzheimerschildrensbook.com. James Claridades' illustration work has been featured in many stories for Farfaria children’s book app. James’ work has become well known through social media, where he shares his love for musical theatre, recreating scenes of Broadway musicals through vibrant illustrations. His work has been featured at an Anniversary exhibit for Broadway’s Wicked at The Gershwin Theater in New York City, and Nana Nana marks his debut publication in the United States. He is based in the Philippines.

"With humor and heart, Nate Bertone delicately navigates the challenges of Alzheimer's, teaching children that love and laughter endure, even in life’s most challenging circumstances." - Seth and Lauren Rogen, Founders of Hilarity for Charity