# Event Details - **Event Name**: Niki Smith, Midsummer Sisters Meet & Greet with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Meet Nikki Smith in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books in-store for a meet and greet book signing with author Niki Smith.The BookMidsummer Sisters (A Graphic Novel)Midsummer Sisters is a contemporary graphic novel about two sisters who find themselves watching over a wild foal during a summer of change. A stunning story about the power of sisterhood.Kenzie and Quinn aren’t just stepsisters — they’re best friends. They’re spending the summer with their grandmother, kayaking in the marshy coastal islands she calls home. The Outer Banks are also home to a herd of wild ponies, and the girls fall in love with a fragile newborn foal that they name Starling.But even blue skies and sandy beaches can’t distract from what’s going on back home. Things between their parents aren’t the way they used to be, and the constant fights have left Kenzie and Quinn anxious and confused. They can’t remember a time when they weren’t a family. If their parents divorce and Quinn and her mom move away, will they even still be sisters . . . or will they be nothing?As their world shifts around them, the girls swear to do the one thing they can: keep Starling safe. Award-winning cartoonist Niki Smith delivers a stunning story set during a summer of change. Filled with gorgeous and expressive illustrations, Midsummer Sisters is a celebration of the beauty of wild horses, as powerful as the unbreakable bond between sisters.The AuthorNiki Smith is the author and artist of the Lambda Literary Award-nominated graphic novel The Deep & Dark Blue. Her book The Golden Hour was a Kirkus, SLJ, and NYPL Best Book of 2021. When she’s not drawing comics, she’s collecting embroidery hoops and zines and learning to draw boats. Niki now lives in Munich, Germany with her wife and two bilingual cats.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support!We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairway/niki-smith-midsummer-sisters-meet-and-greet-with-rainy-day-books/100001990909106732 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, meet-and-greet, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 19.77, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fairway - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Rainy Day Books - **lat**: 39.0336062 - **long**: -94.6169281 - **full address**: Rainy Day Books, 2706 West 53rd Street, Fairway, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Niki Smith, Midsummer Sisters Meet & Greet with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/81a6cb5281a969e559f1888804f9187f8174082ebec4b11df68b6f272ed02cb9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc76c4e8-gmir.jpg?v=1780540460 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Niki Smith, Midsummer Sisters Meet & Greet with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** Niki Smith, Midsummer Sisters Meet & Greet with Rainy Day Books takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Rainy Day Books, 2706 West 53rd Street, Fairway, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Niki Smith, Midsummer Sisters Meet & Greet with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Niki Smith, Midsummer Sisters Meet & Greet with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Niki Smith, Midsummer Sisters Meet & Greet with Rainy Day Books is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairway, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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