Half His Age is Jennette McCurdy's debut novel, published in January 2026, following her bestselling memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died. The book is a work of fiction about a 17-year-old girl named Waldo and her intense, emotionally and sexually charged relationship with her 40-year-old teacher, exploring themes of female rage, power, desire, and the complexities of youth and social media. McCurdy has stated the novel was partly inspired by her own experiences with an older man when she was 18, using the writing process to work through her past feelings.
Plot: Follows 17-year-old Waldo in Anchorage, Alaska, as she navigates a relationship with her teacher, Mr. Korgy, and grapples with loneliness, a need for validation, and the overwhelming influence of social media.