Rhiannon

Rhiannon is a poignant coming-of-age graphic novel about a young girl, Rhiannon, who lives with her aunt in the Golden Canyon Retirement Community. Her quiet life is upended during the summer when her long-time best friend, Kit, seems to be drifting away, and a new, hip, and potentially troublesome teenager named Elizabeth enters the scene. This story explores the tender and often difficult journey of evolving friendships, self-identity, and the impact of secrets, making it ideal for readers aged 12-18 who are grappling with similar social dynamics.

"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.