{"product_id":"a-first-time-for-everything","title":"A First Time for Everything","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eA 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. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDan'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Funny, heartwarming, and poignant, \u003ci\u003eA First Time for Everything\u003c\/i\u003e is a feel-good coming-of-age memoir based on\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA First Time for Everything\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is Santat at his best.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Horn Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[A] relatable story of self-discovery... the perfect balance of humor and poignancy.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Kirkus, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1626724156\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781626724150\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Santat, Dan\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: First Second\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"First Second","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Feb 2023)","offer_id":46081543012549,"sku":"9781626724150","price":18.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback (Feb 2023)","offer_id":46081543045317,"sku":"9781250851048","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781626724150.jpg?v=1776047210","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/a-first-time-for-everything","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}