Hand-Me-Down
A Graphic Memoir
$37.44
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2026
Summary
Damian has lived with his grandma ever since his mother died when he was a baby. 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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250860200 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250860202 |
| Author: | Damian Alexander |
| Publisher: | Roaring Brook Press |
| Imprint: | First Second |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 154mm x 233mm |
| Audience Age: | 8 |
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Critics Review
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
Damian Alexander
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.
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