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Jamaal Lee Unveils 'Yates: Volume One' at London Book Fair 2026
The Reading Glass Books presents illustration artist and author Jamaal Lee's debut graphic sci-fi novel.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Illustration artist Jamaal Lee will introduce his debut graphic science-fiction novel 'Yates: Volume One' at the London Book Fair 2026. The story follows a young boy named Zion whose life changes after he discovers Yates, a damaged cyborg with no memory of his human past. As Zion, Yates, and a mysterious pilot named Tamera cross paths, their shared grief and hopes collide with powerful forces that threaten their freedom and the fate of the galaxy.
Why it matters
Lee's vibrant coloring and abstract designs influenced by animation and fine art bring a unique visual style to the sci-fi genre, blending coming-of-age themes with action-packed adventure. The Reading Glass Books is providing Lee a platform to share his original character and richly imagined universe with an international audience of readers and industry professionals.
The details
In 'Yates: Volume One,' set on the alien planet Solar Moon, twelve-year-old Zion's life changes after he discovers Yates, a damaged cyborg with no memory of his human past. As Zion, Yates, and a mysterious pilot named Tamera cross paths, their shared grief and hopes collide with powerful forces that threaten their freedom and the fate of the galaxy.
- The London Book Fair 2026 will take place on March 10-12.
The players
Jamaal Lee
An illustration artist from Elizabeth, New Jersey, known for his vibrant coloring and abstract designs influenced by animation and fine art.
The Reading Glass Books
A veteran-owned click-and-mortar bookstore with two locations in New Jersey, USA and a curated digital presence, specializing in consignment services and providing authors with valuable shelf space and visibility.
What’s next
For more information, visit Booth 6F101 at the London Book Fair or contact The Reading Glass Books.
The takeaway
Jamaal Lee's debut graphic sci-fi novel 'Yates: Volume One' promises to captivate readers with its unique visual style and blend of coming-of-age themes and action-packed adventure, as he introduces his original character and richly imagined universe to an international audience.
