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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunny, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA First Time for Everything\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is Santat at his best.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Horn Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"[A] relatable story of self-discovery... the perfect balance of humor and poignancy.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Kirkus, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Santat\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: First Second\u003cbr\u003eFebruary 28 2023\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9781250851048\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 1250851041\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Call \u0026 Response Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42701834256453,"sku":"9781250851048","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/6621\/4213\/files\/81lj7BndydL._SL1500.jpg?v=1745873472"},{"product_id":"blackblood-acolyte-a-graphic-novel","title":"Blackblood: Acolyte: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Vuong's writing is engaging, and his worldbuilding treads a finely drawn line between recognizable and novel, making this work easily accessible and broadly appealing. Enriquez's vibrant illustrations keep a central point of view in their orderly panels, with a decidedly mangalike feel. . . . A fun, quick read sure to hook fantasy fans.\" -\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The story is by turns funny, scary, and suspenseful. -Enriquez's artwork uses an earth-toned manga style, and there is plenty of action and humor to keep -readers hooked into the story.\" -\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTold in dual perspectives, this fantastical debut graphic novel with the wit of \u003ci\u003eNimona\u003c\/i\u003e and the adventure of \u003ci\u003eAmulet \u003c\/i\u003eis a whirlwind journey involving mages, mercenaries, escape plans, food fights, and more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenturies ago, magic mysteriously appeared in the kingdom of Allia. At first, the mages who could wield it became servants to the king, using their newfound powers for the betterment of society. However, an evil group of mages called Blackbloods went rogue, siphoning magic from their peers before they were stopped. But after that, the king imprisoned all mages, Blackblood or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, mage siblings Kanna and Kita are in hiding, careful to avoid being taken by the King's Guard. Despite the looming threat of imprisonment, Kita dreams of becoming a powerful mage, while Kanna is content living in the shadows. Kita gets the chance to prove himself when bandits invade their camp, only to realize that he lacks control over his magic when they kidnap Kanna. Now Kita, with the help of a mercenary, Toran, must rescue his sister from the dangerous gang, while Kanna tries to find her own way to escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do the bandits want with Kanna? 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This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying \"You have to work twice as hard to be just as good.\" His grandmother has reminded him his entire life. But what if he works \u003cem\u003eten\u003c\/em\u003e times as hard and still isn't afforded the same opportunities that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids. He wants to pretend like everything is fine, but it's hard not to withdraw, and even their mutual friend Jordan doesn't know how to keep the group together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the pressures mount, will Drew find a way to bridge the divide so he and his friends can truly accept each other? 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With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby--she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaribel A. 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