Fun! Kim Chi Has A New Novel And Some New Make-Ups!!!

Kim Chi, the season 8 contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race has really become a huge name in the very competitive world of celebrity cosmetics with her Kim Chi Chic Cosmetics. She’s now expanded into the world of literacy by writing her first graphic novel, DONUTELLA HAMACHI AND THE LIBRARY AVENGERS! (well, she had a bit of help from co-writer Stephan Lee).

And, of course she’s releasing a new make-up line to promote her novel…SMART GAL! SYNERGY, BABY!!!!

Get the book at: https://www.candlewick.com/9781536236705/donutella-hamachi-and-the-library-avengers/

The poo:

Global drag superstar and founder of KimChiChic Beauty Kim Chi just released her debut novel Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers, co-written with bestselling author Stephan Lee. To mark the occasion, KimChiChic Beauty is unveiling a limited-edition Donutella makeup and merch collection inspired by the book’s colorful universe.

KimChiChic Beauty’s exclusive capsule collection includes three collectible lip glosses, a Donutella “Kim-BuBu” stuffie keychain that cleverly holds a gloss inside, custom stickers, and a keepsake keychain. The non-sticky, hydrating lip glosses are available in three delicious flavors inspired by the book’s superheroes: strawberry sprinkle donut, vanilla creampuff, and honey cinnamon donut.

Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers is a whimsical, semi-autobiographical story about courage, creativity, and self-discovery. Through Donutella’s fantastical adventures to save a local library, KimChi and Stephan Lee share an empowering tale of friendship and identity that will resonate with readers of all ages.

“When I was growing up in Illinois, my local library was a really important part of my life,” said Kim Chi, Founder of KimChiChic Beauty. “The book’s heroes go on an epic journey to save their town’s library from destruction. They do it with a lot of flair, and we tried to capture that sassy energy in our beauty capsule, which launches today.”

The Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers book will be available wherever books are sold beginning September 30, 2025. The Donutella x KimChiChic Beauty limited-edition collection launches the same day exclusively at kimchichicbeauty.com.

About KimChi Chic Beauty:

Founded in 2019 by international drag superstar Kim Chi, KimChiChic Beauty is a cosmetics brand on a mission to bring fun and fierce creativity to the beauty space. Developed in partnership with Bespoke Beauty Brands, KimChiChic Beauty offers high-quality, pro-level makeup at surprisingly accessible prices, all wrapped in whimsical, humorous, eye-catching packaging. The brand is a celebration of individuality and the belief that makeup should be as fun and expressive as the people wearing it.

About Inked Entertainment:

Founded by writer and producer David Purse, Inked Entertainment is a creative story studio that designs high-concept and commercial IP across all storytelling mediums. From books and TV shows to toys and merchandise, Inked’s immersive worlds and unforgettable characters are developed in-house and released through their own imprints, or licensed through partnerships with publishers, production companies, studios, and retailers.

About Candlewick Press:

For more than thirty years, Candlewick has published outstanding children’s books for readers of all ages, including books by award-winning authors and illustrators such as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature emerita Kate DiCamillo and Meg Medina, Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, Christina Soontornvat, M. T. Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Carole Boston Weatherford; the widely acclaimed Judy Moody, Mercy Watson, Princess in Black and ’Ology series; and favorites such as Guess How Much I Love You, Maisy, and Where’s Waldo? by Martin Handford. Candlewick is part of the Walker Books Group. Visit Candlewick online at www.candlewick.com.