Lincoln Peirce books in order
American cartoonist
- Born
- 1963
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 40
Lincoln Peirce has published 15 novels, 16 children's books and 9 other books, beginning with Big Nate: In a Class by Himself (2010). The best-known is Big Nate (2016). The latest is Big Nate: No Worries (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate
Lincoln Peirce's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Big Nate, Thunka, Thunka, Thunka
One of the most-read, at about 174 pages.
Newest
Big Nate: No Worries
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself (Mar 2010)
Big Nate: Strikes Again (Oct 2010)
Big Nate and Friends (2011)
The Big Nate Box (2011)
Big Nate Makes the Grade (2012)
Big Nate -- Dibs on This Chair (2013)
Big Nate -- Pray for a Fire Drill (2013)
Big Nate Makes a Splash (2013)
Nate El Grande (2014)
Complete Big Nate (2015)
Big Nate, Thunka, Thunka, Thunka (2016)
Big Box of Big Nate (2017)
Big Nate Goes Bananas (2018)
Max and the Midknights (2022)
Big Nate: No Worries (2023)
Children's books in order
Big Nate Boredom Buster (2011)
Big Nate Goes For Broke (2011)
Big Nate on a Roll (2011)
Big Nate Out Loud (2011)
Big Nate Fun Blaster (2012)
Big Nate Flips Out (2013)
Big Nate I Can't Take It! (2013)
Big Nate in the Zone (2014)
Big Nate Laugh-o-rama (2014)
Big Nate Greatest Hits (2015)
Big Nate Lives It Up (2015)
Big Nate Super Scribbler (2015)
Big Nate, Say Good-bye to Dork City (2015)
Big Nate (2016)
Big Nate Puzzlemania (2016)
Epic Big Nate (2016)
Other books in order
Add More Babes! (1992)
Big Nate 12 Punch (2011)
Big Nate Fun Buster (2012)
Big Nate Better Than Ever (2019)
Big Nate Stays Classy (2020)
Big Nate: Top Dog (2021)
Big Nate: Very Funny! (2022)
Big Nate: Remain Calm! (2024)
Boy with the Biggest Head in the World (2025)
Film and TV adaptations
- Big NateTV · from Big Nate
About Lincoln Peirce
Lincoln Jeffrey Peirce is an American cartoonist, animator and author best known as the creator of the successful Big Nate comic strip and as the author/illustrator of a series of Big Nate novels for young readers. He has also written a number of animated shorts that have appeared on Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. Peirce is the creator of the animated series based on his aforementioned book and comic strip series. The series premiered on the Paramount+ streaming service.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lincoln Peirce FAQ
- How many books has Lincoln Peirce written?
- Lincoln Peirce has published 15 novels, 16 children's books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lincoln Peirce's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Big Nate.
- What is Lincoln Peirce's latest book?
- Big Nate: No Worries (2023).
- What is Lincoln Peirce's most famous book?
- Big Nate (2016) is Lincoln Peirce's most widely read book.
- Which Lincoln Peirce books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Big Nate (TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.