Monday, July 3, 2023

Justine recommends "A First Time for Everything" by Dan Santat



A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat is an adorable graphic novel memoir about the author's middle school trip to Europe.  Santat, a Caldecott medalist for The Adventures of Beekle: An Unimaginary Friend, went on this trip sometime in the 1980's.  This gives the memoir not only a fun, ethnic feel from the Paris setting, but also one of nostalgia for 80's Europe.  Countries his group visits include France, Germany, Switzerland, and England.

I recommend this to both children and adults.  It's a great book for all ages, and I think each age group gets something different out of it.

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