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Big Nate Brings Big Reading Fun to Epic Classrooms!

  • November 9, 2026
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What’s better than sharing a laugh-out-loud book with your students? Getting rewarded for it!

This September, Epic invited members of our Epic Educator Ambassador Program to bring the humor and adventures of Big Nate into their classrooms through the #BigNateOnEpic Giveaway.

The challenge was simple: Read the sneak peek of the new Big Nate book with students (available only on Epic!), share the classroom reading experience on social media and enter for a chance to win an exciting prize package!

Celebrating Our Big Nate Giveaway Winner!

A big congratulations to our giveaway winner, Keke Powell from Buda, Texas!

As the winning educator, Keke’s classroom received a special Big Nate prize package featuring a class set of Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts! print edition books for students to enjoy and a 30-minute virtual author visit featuring a live sketch session and Q&A!

From funny classroom moments to unforgettable characters, Big Nate has a way of making reading feel like an adventure. And that’s exactly what this giveaway was all about: helping students discover books that make them excited to keep reading.

Bringing More Reading Fun Into the Classroom

Throughout the September 8–29 campaign, Epic Educator Ambassadors were encouraged to share their authentic Big Nate reading experiences on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook using #BigNateOnEpic.

We’re grateful to our Epic Educator Ambassadors for sharing their love of books and inspiring other educators to bring more reading fun into their classrooms!

Discover Big Nate on Epic!

The giveaway may be over, but the reading fun doesn’t have to stop!

Looking for a new way to get students excited about books? Explore the Big Nate collection on Epic and introduce your class to the hilarious stories and characters that make this series a favorite among young readers.

Congratulations again to Keke Powell and her students, and thank you to everyone who participated in the #BigNateOnEpic Giveaway!

Ready for more classroom reading adventures? Explore Big Nate on Epic today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

▶ Are Big Nate books available on Epic?

Yes! Educators can explore Big Nate books on Epic and introduce students to the hilarious adventures of Nate Wright. Simply search “Big Nate” on Epic to discover available titles, or go to the collection.

▶ What was the #BigNateOnEpic Giveaway?

The #BigNateOnEpic Giveaway was an exclusive classroom reading challenge for members of the Epic Educator Ambassador Program. Educators were invited to read an exclusive sneak peek of Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts! with their students and share their classroom reading experiences on social media for a chance to win special prizes.

▶ What prizes were included in the Big Nate Classroom Giveaway?

One winning classroom received a class set of Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts! print edition books and a special 1-hour virtual author visit featuring a sketch session and Q&A.

▶ How can teachers use Big Nate books in the classroom?

Teachers can incorporate Big Nate into independent reading, classroom reading challenges and discussions about friendship, humor and school experiences. The series’ illustrations and funny storytelling make it an engaging option for students who enjoy comics and graphic novels.

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