Until We Meet Again: A Graphic Novel

A poignant and vividly illustrated graphic memoir about a young woman's search for belonging as her immigrant family moves between Canada and China.

Lily isn't sure where home is anymore. Her family is constantly on the move, resettling in different towns across Canada and, eventually, in Shanghai, China. Her father plays the role of primary caregiver while her mother is absent for long periods of time. When she reappears, her strange behavior turns Lily's life upside down. As Lily enters her college years, she strives to better understand her family and her place in the world. But can she escape the inherited trauma passed down by her immigrant parents?

Author: Lily Kim Qian
Publisher: First Second
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.30w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781250884237
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 70
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026

About the Author
Lily Kim Qian is a Chinese-Canadian artist based in New York. She graduated with a BFA in illustration from Parsons the New School of Design in 2021. Along with her illustration practice, she works as a junior designer at Penguin Young Readers. In her spare time, Lily enjoys volunteering at animal shelters and hanging out with her very own cat assistant, Edgar. Until We Meet Again is her debut graphic novel.