A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and
Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip
to Europe that changed his life.
Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his
teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble.
But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling
like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his
parents send him on a class trip to Europe.
At first, he's right. He's stuck with the same girls from his middle
school who love to make fun of him, and he doesn't know why his teacher
insisted he come on this trip. But as he travels through France,
Germany, Switzerland, and England, a series of first experiences begin
to change him--first Fanta, first fondue, first time stealing a bike
from German punk rockers... and first love.
Funny, heartwarming, and poignant, A First Time for Everything is a
feel-good coming-of-age memoir based on New York Times bestselling
author and Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat's awkward middle school
years. It celebrates a time that is universally challenging for many of
us, but also life-changing as well.
Praise for After the Fall
"The author gives wings to both his protagonist and his message about
the importance of getting back up after a fall and the realization that
recovering from a trauma takes time." --Booklist, starred review
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"**Santat's precise illustrations and sensitive text combine for more
emotional depth than the typical nursery rhyme remix. A terrific
redemptive read-aloud for storytime and classroom sharing." --School
Library Journal, starred review
