Sinopsis:

A First Time for Everything takes place in 1989 and follows 13-year-old Dan Santat whose experiences with middle school have been mostly negative. He's been bullied by his peers at school, and at home, his mother's lupus has strained his family. Despite this, Santat's parents insist he takes a school-sponsored, three-week trip through six European countries. During the trip, Santat experiences many firsts. He also begins to take his art seriously and shares it with others without the fear of being bullied.