Ginger Kid: Mostly True Tales from a Former Nerd

Steve Hofstetter

Mar 2018 · Abrams

About this ebook

In Ginger Kid: Mostly True Tales from a Former Nerd, popular comedian Steve Hofstetter grapples with life after seventh grade . . . when his world fell apart.

Formatted as a series of personal essays, Steve Hofstetter walks his readers through awkward early dating, family turbulence, and the revenge of the bullied nerds. This YA nonfiction is sure to be the beloved next volume for the first generation of Wimpy Kid fans who are all grown up and ready for a new misfit hero.

“Good advice offered with a light but realistic touch make this a strong collection addition that will inspire teen readers to reach for challenges and friends beyond school walls. His journey holds much wisdom for adults, too, especially for those working with young people.” —VOYA magazine

“While [Hofstetter] is living a life of fame, travel, and financial success that many kids no doubt dream of, his origin story is a humble one; indeed, it is the sheer ordinariness of his experiences that will likely prove to be their most inspiring aspect.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Ratings and reviews

This is a book that I will definitely be reading multiple times! So many things that happened are so relatable in my own life. Many are so wrapped up in the worrisome days of junior/high school that not all are able to see the whole picture. Countless variables in each and every life and yet still have very similar situations. So much, in fact, that it's almost scary! Absolutely loved reading your book and can't wait to see your show in August!

I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. What I found was a book that I was able to connect with more than I imagined on many different levels. Written in a way that compelled me to keep reading. Inside these pages you will find happiness, sorrow, comedy, heartbreak - all seen through the eyes of someone who is learning their own way in the world. A tale that rewards all who seek it out. As I said it was not as I expected, it was so much more. A book that leaves you remembering your own teenage years while asking Steve "When is the next book coming?". I cannot recommend this more. It's funny how we now look back and see that what we saw were the problems in our lives were really the things that make us who we are today.

13/10 best book ever It was so good I went to buy a hardcopy and read it 50 more times

About the author

Steve Hofstetter is an LA-based comedian, actor, and YouTube personality. He’s one of the top booked comic acts on the college circuit and has written humor columns for the New York Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and NHL.com. He’s also host and executive producer of Laughs on FOX and Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. His live comedy albums have ranked in Billboard’s Top 20 in comedy and #1 on iTunes’ comedy charts.