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A First Time for Everything Anneli Furmark and ultimatelyBy Dan Santat. Published by First Second. Softcover, 320 pages, Colour, 2023 *Winner of the 2023 National Book Award for Young People's Literature* A 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. Dan'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.