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Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers

A joyful story for readers age 8–12 about comics, unlikely heroes and celebrating difference – perfect for Pride
Brief Description
From drag sensation and star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Kim Chi and the acclaimed author of the K-Pop Confidential books comes a contemporary superhero series about a community coming together to save their local library. For twelve-year-old Korean immigrant Jae Han, the library is more than... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1999
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From drag sensation and star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Kim Chi and the acclaimed author of the K-Pop Confidential books comes a contemporary superhero series about a community coming together to save their local library.

For twelve-year-old Korean immigrant Jae Han, the library is more than a place to check out books. It’s a safe space to work on his comic book featuring drag superhero Donutella Hamachi, play video games to improve his English, and befriend other outcast kids sheltering among the stacks.

When the mayor announces plans to demolish the building and pave a mall parking lot, Jae Han pleads with his friend the librarian to intervene. But even if the mayor doesn’t shutter the library, Ms Henny reveals, a funding deficit will. Called to action, Jae Han rallies his ragtag group of friends to halt the destruction of their haven. Can they – with help from the sparkling Donutella Hamachi – unite long enough to defeat the slime-shooting blobfish enveloping screaming citizens in goo (i.e., ace a fundraising campaign)?

Filled with diabolical plots and empowerment aplenty, this lively foray into the heart of a town’s darkness, sprinkled through with hilarious graphic panels, will delight superhero fans, comic book creators, and anyone who has felt outside the mainstream – and perfectly at home in a library.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529534313

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Motoki Yuko

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Stephan Lee is the author of the K-Pop Confidential books and the young adult romance Paris in a Heartbeat. He currently works in content at Netflix and was formerly an entertainment journalist for Entertainment Weekly and Bustle. He lives in Los Angeles.

Kim Chi is a Korean American drag queen, artist, entrepreneur, and television personality best known for competing on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Kim Chi lives in Los Angeles.

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