Rhiannon: A Graphic Novel [Hardcover]

I want to recommend this book to everyone.
Jen Wang, author ofAshs Cabin

Poignant and empathic,Rhiannonis a coming-of-age graphic novel in the vein ofThis One Summer.

Ever since she was little, Rhiannon has lived with her aunt in a sleepy, sun-drenched trailer park called the Golden Canyon Retirement Community. Growing up among senior citizens, Rhia is usually the only kid aroundexcept during the summer. Thats when her best friend, Kit, comes for a long visit.

This summer, something has changed. Rhiannon and Kits easy friendship is no longer easy. Even worse, theres a new teenager in the parkElizabeth. Shes the polar opposite of Rhiannon: hip, confident, and a bit of a troublemaker. And Elizabeth has a secret that will put Rhiannon and Kits friendship to the test.

Kiara Brinkmansnovel,Up High in the Trees, was aNew York TimesBook Review Editors Choice and aChicago TribuneFavorite Book.Lucy in the Sky, her first graphic novel (with artist Sean Chiki,) was one of The Beats Best Comics of 2021.Rhiannonis her second graphic novel.

Sean Chikiis a middle school teacher and cartoonist. His comic stories have been published in collections from Skoda Man Press, and his cartoons have appeared inThe Funny Times.


Kiara Brinkman and Sean Chiki live in California with their children and two cats.

Quiet, poignant, and full of heartthis graphic novel glows with the soft light of growing up. Kirkus

A book for all those who need to know they're not alone. Booklist

Consider sharing this contemplative graphic novel about a girls formative summer with fans of Mariko and Jillian TamakisThis One Summer. School Library Journal

A beautiful celebration of the inner lives of the communities around us, including those we might overlook. Empathic and insightfullƒ