Rhiannon: A Graphic Novel -- Kiara Brinkman, Paperback

"I want to recommend this book to everyone."
--Jen Wang, author of Ash's Cabin

Poignant and empathic, Rhiannon is a coming-of-age graphic novel in the vein of This 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 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.

Author: Kiara Brinkman
Publisher: First Second
Published: 10/28/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781626727229
Audience: Ages 9-12

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.