Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers by Kim Chi, Stephan Lee, utomaru
Published by Candlewick Press on September 5, 2025
ISBN: 1536236705
Pages: 183
Genres: Humor, Inspiration, Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship, LGBTQ+
Format: Middle Grade Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Jae Han, a 12-year old Korean immigrant loves the time he spends at this library. While he’s there he plays video games, practices his English, hangs out with other outcast kids, and works on his comic book centered around drag superhero Donutella Hamachi.
When the mayor plans to close the library to create a parking lot Jae Han springs into action, recruiting the librarian and friends to come up with a fundraising plan to help keep their much loved home away from home open and available to them.
This is a modern story of empowerment for young people showing exactly the power that young people with passion hold in this world.

Ages 8-12
Reviewed by MaryAnn Lopes, Elementary Librarian. Lewiston Public Schools, Lewiston, Maine.