Tuesday, January 10, 2023

A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat - ADVISABLE

A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat, 308 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL. First Second, 2023.  $15. 

Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: PG-13 (mild underage alcohol, cigarette use, adult entertainment on late-night TV, middle school bullying); Violence: PG

BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Dan Santat’s autobiographical coming-of-age story on a school trip to Europe during the summer between middle and high school. Follow Dan as he experiences a lot of firsts - first airplane ride, first night out, and even, first love.

It’s a beautiful blend of awkwardness and angst, along with his growth in confidence as he learns to navigate new countries, languages, and relationships all on his own. This will appeal to students dealing with awkward situations, crushes and bullies, and anyone who loves travel and foreign places.

Kiera, #bookswithbeddes


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