A First Time for Everything

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 shoppingand stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn’t stop him from being bullied and feeling like he’s invisiblewhich is why Dan has low expectations when his parents send him on a class trip to Europe. At firsthe’s right. He’s stuck with the same girls from his middle school who love to make fun of himand he doesn’t know why his teacher insisted he come on this trip. But as he travels through FranceGermanySwitzerlandand Englanda series of first experiences begin to change himΓÇöfirst Fantafirst fonduefirst time stealing a bike from German punk rockers… and first love. Funnyheartwarmingand poignantA 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 usbut also life-changing as well. Praise for After the Fall ΓÇ£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.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöBookliststarred review ΓÇ£SantatΓÇÖs 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.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöSchool Library Journalstarred review