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.

A Junior Library Guild selection

"A great pairing with Rex Ogle's semiautobiographical graphic novels or Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka and an excellent read-alike for the more mature Flamer by Mike Curato....This moving memoir about the power of stories will resonate with those whose rich inner worlds provide shelter. " --School Library Journal, starred review

"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

"This raw, honest account powerfully explores grief and loss across generations, and will be particularly helpful for middle-grade readers navigating loss and searching for understanding." --Booklist

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

Publisher: First Second

Pub date: 2026-07-28

Length: 224 pages