Absolutely Everything mentioned in the Publisher's Weekly 2025 Fall Children's Preview issue. I'm excited to see the cover is by Kevin Henkes whose books I loved as a kid. His book Chrysanthemum was one of my all-time favorite picture books as a kid because I struggled with people making fun of and misspelling my name … Continue reading Absolutely Everything in Publisher’s Weekly 2025 Fall Children’s Preview
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I'm so honored that Absolutely Everything has received a prestigious starred review from Kirkus! ⭐ Click to Read the Full Review on Kirkus Click Links Below to Preorder Now: BARNES & NOBLE AMAZON BOOKS-A-MILLION BOOKSHOP POWELLS INDIGO TARGET GOODREADS LERNER FIND YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE @ INDIEBOUND
✨COVER REVEAL✨ for my next book, ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! A graphic novel inspired by my own experiences growing up with ADHD (though I wasn't diagnosed until much older). ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING stars Marcella, a character that's existed in my imagination (and doodles) since I was in 6th grade! I'm so excited to finally be able to share … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Absolutely Everything Available For Preorder Now!
I will be tabling at CAMP (Comic Arts Maine Portland). Selling and signing copies of Other Boys, as well as stickers and more! Click for further details of the event! When: April 5th, 2025 Time: 11am - 5pm Where: Portland Public Library Downtown Library 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME 04101 Free and Open to the … Continue reading Visit Me at CAMP (Comic Arts Portland Maine)
Had a lot of fun partnering with Dr. Martens in support of The Trevor Project to create these one of a kind pair of DIY Docs! the work in progress From Dr. Martens Instagram For more on the project click here to check out my artist page on the Dr. Marten website!
“Greg Hunter at Graphic Universe has acquired world rights to Absolutely Everything by Damian Alexander (Other Boys). This middle grade graphic novel follows Marcella, a sixth grader who struggles with undiagnosed ADHD leading to mishaps at home, in school, and with her friendships. Publication is scheduled for fall 2025; Elizabeth Bennett at the Transatlantic Agency … Continue reading New Book: Absolutely Everything with Lerner / Graphic Universe!
When I was really little I didn't realize I was an "orphan." But with my mother dead, and no father... I felt this sense of absence almost every day while growing up. Luckily for me, I was raised by my maternal grandmother, so I wasn't 100% alone, but that absence of parents still lingered like … Continue reading Being a Book Orphan
Before Other Boys was a script, or even an outline of a script I knew that I wanted the illustrations to be filled with color. For me, color is as important as the drawings themselves, and almost as important as the actual story. I was a little worried about how this choice would be received … Continue reading Other Boys & the Importance of Color
Other Boys received a starred review from Booklist this past week in their October 15, 2021 issue. The full review can be found online in their magazine at this link.
Damian Alexander 