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 around--except during the summer. That's when her best friend, Kit, comes for a long visit.

This summer, something has changed. Rhiannon and Kit's easy friendship is no longer easy. Even worse, there's a new teenager in the park--Elizabeth. She's the polar opposite of Rhiannon: hip, confident, and a bit of a troublemaker. And Elizabeth has a secret that will put Rhiannon and Kit's friendship to the test.

Review Quotes

"Quiet, poignant, and full of heart--this 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 girl's formative summer with fans of Mariko and Jillian Tamaki's This One Summer." --School Library Journal

"A beautiful celebration of the inner lives of the communities around us, including those we might overlook. Empathic and insightful--I want to recommend this book to everyone."
--Jen Wang, author of Ash's Cabin

"Rhiannon is a beautifully drawn story that, like its titular protagonist, gradually reveals layers of tenderness and vulnerability as it develops. The story will stay with you long after the last page."
--Kathy MacLeod, author of Continental Drifter

About the Author

Kiara Brinkman's novel, Up High in the Trees, was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a Chicago Tribune Favorite Book. Lucy in the Sky, her first graphic novel (with artist Sean Chiki, ) was one of The Beat's Best Comics of 2021. Rhiannon is her second graphic novel.

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

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

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.05 Pounds

Suggested Age: 14-18 Years

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Publisher: First Second

Format: Paperback

Author: Kiara Brinkman

Language: English

Street Date: October 28, 2025

TCIN: 94265163

UPC: 9781626727229

Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-7262

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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