Damian Alexander is a cartoonist and storyteller who grew up around Boston. His first book, Other Boys, was published by First Second, and received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist. Damian graduated with an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University and has created short comics and artwork for The Nib, Huffington Post, Narratively, The Trevor Project, and others. When he isn’t doodling or making comics, he loves watching animated movies and caring for his terrariums. Damian lives in New England with his husband, their cat, and dog.
Damian is currently… working on a new graphic memoir companion to Other Boys, titled Hand-Me-Down. His next book is a middle grade graphic novel, Absolutely Everything, publishing with Graphic Universe in September 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Where can I buy your books (Other Boys & Absolutely Everything)?
A: Other Boys is available at many online retailers. You can also check your local independent book store or comic shop to see if it’s in stock or available to order from them. You can also request your local library to purchase a copy if it’s not currently available.
Q: When did you start drawing?
A: I started drawing sometime around kindergarten after watching my grandfather drawing at our kitchen table. My grandparents always encouraged me to draw.
Q: What supplies do you use to create your art?
A: I work in a lot of mediums, using various materials. When drawing traditionally I tend to paint with watercolor or acrylics and use Faber Castell pens for inking. When drawing digitally I usually use Procreate. As a teenager I really loved colored pencils.
Q: Where did you go to school?
A: I received an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Q: Why did you write Other Boys?
A: I created Other Boys for my twelve-year-old self and for other kids out there who felt like I had growing up.
Q: Are you currently working on any books?
A: I am currently working on a companion to Other Boys titled Hand-Me-Down, as well as a few other projects.
Q: Are you available for school & library visits?
A: Yes, I love visiting schools & libraries! Please send me & email if you would like to set up a visit.
CONTACT
For non-publishing related queries (commissions, school visits, panels, etc) you can contact Damian directly at damianimated@gmail.com or reach out through the form below.
For publishing related inquiries please contact Elizabeth Bennett of Transatlantic Agency: elizabeth@transatlanticagency.com
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