A First Time for Everything

In A First Time for Everything, cartoonist Dan Santat turns the lens on his own teenage years in a warm, witty graphic memoir from First Second. The book traces a pivotal European school trip that becomes a coming-of-age journey, blending awkward humor with genuine heart. Santat’s expressive art and honest storytelling capture the universal thrill and terror of first experiences, making this a standout in the middle-grade memoir space.