Debut Children's Book
Chasing a Dream
A story about confidence, kindness, and self-belief. Written to help children recognize the potential within themselves and dream boldly about their futures.
Nathan Rubin
Author. Student-Athlete. Youth Speaker. Community Builder.
Connecting storytelling, athletics, youth development, speaking, and community engagement to inspire purpose and confidence in young people.
Published Children’s Books
Stories designed to teach confidence, self-belief, and emotional resilience.
Newest Release
The Elephant’s Garden
Nathan Rubin's newest children's book. A gentle story about emotions, resilience, and self-acceptance, showing young readers that there is room for every part of who we are.
Youth & Community Engagement
Connecting storytelling with direct action in schools, community centers, and youth programs.
School Readings
Classroom Visits & Readings
Visiting elementary classrooms—including Mildred Ave K-8, Ellison Parks, and Kilmer Elementary—sharing interactive book readings that emphasize confidence, effort, and self-belief.
Youth Workshops
Young Dreamers Workshops
Hosting hands-on storytelling and creativity workshops like the Young Dreamers sessions at Revamp Training in Dorchester, encouraging youth to express themselves and pursue their passions.
Youth Speaking
Speaking & Teen Mentorship
Speaking to teen programs and youth organizations like Level Ground Dorchester and the Yonkers YMCA SNUG program about discipline, focus, and overcoming challenges.
Invite Nathan to your school or organization
Available for author visits, interactive readings, youth talks, and community partnerships.
About Nathan
Nathan Rubin is an author, collegiate student-athlete, youth speaker, and storyteller from Boston, MA. He studies Economics, Community Relations, and Diaspora at the Liberal Arts College of the University of Massachusetts - Boston, while competing as a men's basketball player.
Across his published children’s books, Chasing a Dream and The Elephant’s Garden, Nathan writes to inspire confidence, emotional resilience, and self-belief in young readers. He believes stories have the power to plant seeds of strength and joy, helping children see themselves as heroes in their own lives.
Whether on the basketball court, reading to elementary students, leading a community workshop, or conducting economic research, Nathan brings an authentic dedication to lifting up young people and serving his community.