Tiffany Everett grew up in Auburn, Alabama, where she first developed her lifelong love of nature. She enjoys exploring America by camper and has visited forty states and twenty-six national parks, encountering moose, bears, wolves, alligators, a bobcat, and even a mountain lion. (At least she thinks she saw a mountain lion -- they're so sneaky!) When she's not drawing, Tiffany enjoys playing video games, cooking, birding, kayaking, and identifying every animal she sees. Diary of a Nature Nerd is Tiffany's graphic novel debut and is inspired by her own travels with her furry sidekick, Tuco, a rescue dog who's always up for an adventure. Learn more about Tiffany and her explorations at tiffanyeverett.com.

An American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children

"Interwoven into this emotionally compelling work of graphic fiction are pages from Brooke's detailed journal highlighting tracking methods, wilderness backpack essentials, and more. Everett's cartoon illustrations are tremendously colorful and cute without sacrificing accuracy or specificity when it comes to depicting wildlife, while the portrayal of Brooke and Jayla's relationship highlights both the joys and challenges of a newly blended family. Budding and well-versed nature enthusiasts alike will enjoy gleaning new insights from Brooke's plentiful observations on the natural world...Infectiously cute and enthusiastically educational." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Debut graphic -novelist Everett has the ever-appealing visual -diary format down pat, and this title will find favor among many early elementary readers... Everett's accessible narrative and detail-rich illustrations have just the right amount of emotional depth... A diary format best friend outdoor adventure worth taking." -- School Library Journal

"Debut graphic novelist Everett offers the perfect summer read for any nature-curious child. Brooke's doodles and animal factoids complement the rich comic panels to create a campy feeling that middle-graders will appreciate. Lovers of Lucy Knisley's Stepping Stones (2020) will enjoy this for its similar true-to-life representation of the ups and downs of belonging to a blended family. Curl up in the crook of a perfect climbing tree to experience this wonderful balance of scientific education, humor, and the trials and triumphs of being a nature nerd." -- Booklist

"Diary of a Nature Nerd has a rather unique and interesting milieu, one that will make it perfectly appealing to outdoorsy kids and those that love animals and/or art, and perhaps interesting those that aren't nature nerds like Brooke to look at the world around them in a different light." -- School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids

"Perfect for parents who want their kids to learn about the environment." -- Bleeding Cool News

"This cute graphic novel about two animal-loving girls will appeal to fans of the PAWS and Animal Rescue Friends series." -- A Kids Book A Day

"An inviting and accessible read... that's just plain fun." -- Cracking the Cover

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-08-19

Length: 116 pages