Hand-Me-Down: A Graphic Novel

Damian Alexander

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Hand-Me-Down: A Graphic Novel

Hand-Me-Down: A Graphic Novel

Damian Alexander

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Description

From the author of the highly praised debut Other Boys comes a moving graphic memoir about the love we pass down across generations. Perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo and Flamer.

Damian's mother died when he was a baby, and he has lived with his grandma ever since. Now, all he has left of his mother are old photos and the stories Nanny shares with him. Nanny has a lot of stories, some about his mom and some about her own childhood growing up in foster care.

When Damian feels lonely, he imagines what life was like when his mother and grandmother were middle schoolers like him. Through memories, stories, and daydreams, he feels closer to the mother he lost and begins to see the mother he found.

About the Author

Damian Alexander is a cartoonist and storyteller who grew up around Boston. He also created the graphic novels Other Boys and Absolutely Everything. When Damian isn't doodling or making comics, he can be found rearranging his dollhouse and caring for his terrariums. Damian lives in New England with his husband and their cat and dog.

Critical Reviews

A Junior Library Guild selection

"Poignant, bittersweet, and delightful." --Kirkus

"The sequences in which he reimagines Nanny's childhood are especially powerful--evocative, stark, and well crafted." --The Horn Book Magazine

Praise for Other Boys:

"An excellent, important debut." --Kirkus, starred review

"A beautiful, brave, and honest graphic novel that will appeal to many preteens." --Booklist, starred review

Publishing Information

Publisher: First Second
Pub date: 2026-07-28
Length: 224 pages

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