Other Boys

"Newcomer Alexander delves into his past to craft a sweet, touching and at-times scary memoir of grief and loss and coming out (mostly to himself)... An excellent, important debut." —Kirkus, starred review

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

"Clearly and honestly, cartoonist Alexander’s debut graphic memoir explores familial loss, social isolation, and sexual identity... An often-heartbreaking but powerful—and empowering—story of selfdiscovery, akin to Curato’s Flamer and Krosoczka’s Hey, Kiddo."—Horn Book

"Anyone who considered middle school a social minefield, or questioned gender norms will recognize themselves in Damian’s painful journey."—School Library Journal

“It’s hard to describe Damian Alexander’s particular mix of earnest sweetness and searing honesty without experiencing this book for yourself. Other Boys shoots straight for the heart in every single panel, and I’m both grateful and moved.”
—Becky Albertalli, New York Times–bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

“Damian Alexander traces with poignant accuracy the story of boys who find themselves erased at a certain age. This book should be read by queer kids and parents alike.”
—Garrard Conley, New York Times–bestselling author of Boy Erased

“Honest and incredibly brave, this deeply relatable story will resonate with anyone who’s looking for their place in the world. Other Boys is a book I so desperately needed as a teen.”
—Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and As Far As You’ll Take Me

“Sincere and healing, Other Boys effortlessly depicts the complex—and often difficult—journey through youth, grief, and the unique joy of self-discovery. Damian Alexander delivers a thoughtful, essential debut.”
—Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions

“With Other Boys, Damian Alexander bares his soul for young readers in a way I can only describe as heroic.”
—Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons