Nate Whiting - Author, Poet, & Dreamer

Nate Whiting is an accomplished poet, singer, and songwriter born and raised in Beverly, Massachusetts, and now residing in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with his wife, Jo, and his two sons, Leif and Clay. Nicknamed “The Accidental Poet,” Nate has written hundreds of poems to entertain friends and family with his “Whimsies.”

Nate Whiting holds a Bachelor’s & Master’s in K-12 Teacher Education, Health, & Physical Education from West Virginia University.  For over a decade, he was an elementary school teacher in Fort Washington, Maryland, where he started writing children’s poems for his students and fellow teachers. Nate continues to write poetry and play music full-time in the Baltimore/Annapolis area.

Nate’s literary works have often been described as a fun and playful mixture of the poetic stylings of Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss. His stories delight children and adults alike with humor, heart, and a dash of magic. 

His journey into book publishing began in 2018 when Jo first heard Nate read his poem, “The Tale of The Christmas Wish Crackler,” to his boys on Christmas Eve. Encouraged by Jo, Nate published the poem. Thousands of copies later, the beloved story has become a cherished family holiday tradition. The couple continues their literary adventure with plans for many more magical stories 

to come!