First Second Hand-Me-Down
First Second Hand-Me-Down

Hand-Me-Down

By Damian Alexander

$15.99

Publication Date: July 28, 2026

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Ages 8 to 12

For fans of Hey, Kiddo and Flamer, this moving middle-grade graphic memoir tells an intergenerational story about the struggles we face and the love we share.

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 to see the mother he found.

From Damian Alexander, author of Other Boys, comes a touching graphic memoir about hardship, connection, and the love we pass down across generations.

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.

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 224

Publisher: First Second

Publication Date: July 28, 2026

ISBN: 9781250860194

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