A First Time for Everything

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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 "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