Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈
@michellejingchan.bsky.social
✏️ 🎨 Kidlit Author-Illustrator
💜 Rep: @jemiscoe.bsky.social
📚2025: PRIDE, 100 DAYS, WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE
💻 https://linktr.ee/michellejingchan
💜 Rep: @jemiscoe.bsky.social
📚2025: PRIDE, 100 DAYS, WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE
💻 https://linktr.ee/michellejingchan
✨ COMMISSIONS OPEN (kind of!)
I’m auctioning a rare #commission spot for @geekgirlcon ‘s virtual silent auction! GGC is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run convention in Seattle that has been a safe space for marginalized fandom folks for the past 10+ years.
➡️visit givebutter.com/c/KKmh5b/auc...
I’m auctioning a rare #commission spot for @geekgirlcon ‘s virtual silent auction! GGC is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run convention in Seattle that has been a safe space for marginalized fandom folks for the past 10+ years.
➡️visit givebutter.com/c/KKmh5b/auc...
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
✨ COMMISSIONS OPEN (kind of!)
I’m auctioning a rare #commission spot for @geekgirlcon ‘s virtual silent auction! GGC is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run convention in Seattle that has been a safe space for marginalized fandom folks for the past 10+ years.
➡️visit givebutter.com/c/KKmh5b/auc...
I’m auctioning a rare #commission spot for @geekgirlcon ‘s virtual silent auction! GGC is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run convention in Seattle that has been a safe space for marginalized fandom folks for the past 10+ years.
➡️visit givebutter.com/c/KKmh5b/auc...
An oldie but still one of my fave personal illustrations I've made! Based on my dear friend and her adorable dog Winston 💜 Happy #Halloween! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
An oldie but still one of my fave personal illustrations I've made! Based on my dear friend and her adorable dog Winston 💜 Happy #Halloween! 🎃
Happy #AceWeek from three aces!!! 💜🖤 🤍 Lily (the main character of my graphic novel!), Em (her nonbinary best friend), and me (the tired author-illustrator drawing them) 😅
SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY comes out in 2027 from @mackids @fsgyoungreaders, but you can add it on Goodreads now!
SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY comes out in 2027 from @mackids @fsgyoungreaders, but you can add it on Goodreads now!
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy #AceWeek from three aces!!! 💜🖤 🤍 Lily (the main character of my graphic novel!), Em (her nonbinary best friend), and me (the tired author-illustrator drawing them) 😅
SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY comes out in 2027 from @mackids @fsgyoungreaders, but you can add it on Goodreads now!
SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY comes out in 2027 from @mackids @fsgyoungreaders, but you can add it on Goodreads now!
Reposted by Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈
Reasons why you need a copy of WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE by @michellejingchan.bsky.social for your bookshelf:
1. Will make you look forward to colder weather
2. Sweet story about a girl celebrating Dongzhi
3. Themes of family, togetherness, & change
4. Gorgeous, glowy art
5. Yummy food & a recipe!
1. Will make you look forward to colder weather
2. Sweet story about a girl celebrating Dongzhi
3. Themes of family, togetherness, & change
4. Gorgeous, glowy art
5. Yummy food & a recipe!
October 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Reasons why you need a copy of WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE by @michellejingchan.bsky.social for your bookshelf:
1. Will make you look forward to colder weather
2. Sweet story about a girl celebrating Dongzhi
3. Themes of family, togetherness, & change
4. Gorgeous, glowy art
5. Yummy food & a recipe!
1. Will make you look forward to colder weather
2. Sweet story about a girl celebrating Dongzhi
3. Themes of family, togetherness, & change
4. Gorgeous, glowy art
5. Yummy food & a recipe!
Happy book birthday to WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE, my author-illustrator debut!! 🥳
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
October 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Happy book birthday to WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE, my author-illustrator debut!! 🥳
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
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Emery is Not a Dragon @michellejingchan.bsky.social
Who Saved the Holidays @kalyquarles.bsky.social
Mira Mira: Shapes and Mira Mira: Colors @lourdesheuer.com
That Which Feeds Us @kealakendall.bsky.social
Who Saved the Holidays @kalyquarles.bsky.social
Mira Mira: Shapes and Mira Mira: Colors @lourdesheuer.com
That Which Feeds Us @kealakendall.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Emery is Not a Dragon @michellejingchan.bsky.social
Who Saved the Holidays @kalyquarles.bsky.social
Mira Mira: Shapes and Mira Mira: Colors @lourdesheuer.com
That Which Feeds Us @kealakendall.bsky.social
Who Saved the Holidays @kalyquarles.bsky.social
Mira Mira: Shapes and Mira Mira: Colors @lourdesheuer.com
That Which Feeds Us @kealakendall.bsky.social
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Happy October, all you #KidLit appreciators out there!
Keep an eye out for these two gorgeous books coming out this month: WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE (A Dongzhì Story) by @michellejingchan.bsky.social , and STICKY HERMANA by @asiqueira.bsky.social and @oliviadecastro.bsky.social!
Keep an eye out for these two gorgeous books coming out this month: WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE (A Dongzhì Story) by @michellejingchan.bsky.social , and STICKY HERMANA by @asiqueira.bsky.social and @oliviadecastro.bsky.social!
October 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Happy October, all you #KidLit appreciators out there!
Keep an eye out for these two gorgeous books coming out this month: WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE (A Dongzhì Story) by @michellejingchan.bsky.social , and STICKY HERMANA by @asiqueira.bsky.social and @oliviadecastro.bsky.social!
Keep an eye out for these two gorgeous books coming out this month: WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE (A Dongzhì Story) by @michellejingchan.bsky.social , and STICKY HERMANA by @asiqueira.bsky.social and @oliviadecastro.bsky.social!
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Happy #pubday to WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE by @michellejingchan.bsky.social!
This picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday, Dongzhì, in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
This picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday, Dongzhì, in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Happy #pubday to WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE by @michellejingchan.bsky.social!
This picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday, Dongzhì, in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
This picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday, Dongzhì, in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
Finally posted a long-overdue update on Substack! This one is about the process of drawing 276 pages of pencils for my graphic novel, SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY, and covers a brief look into the long journey of making comics📝
🔗 substack.com/@michellejin...
🔗 substack.com/@michellejin...
I finished 276 pages of pencils for my graphic novel!
A quick look into my process
open.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Finally posted a long-overdue update on Substack! This one is about the process of drawing 276 pages of pencils for my graphic novel, SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY, and covers a brief look into the long journey of making comics📝
🔗 substack.com/@michellejin...
🔗 substack.com/@michellejin...
Reposted by Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈
Michelle's art is always so gorgeous and glowy. Do yourself a favor by pre-ordering WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE right now!
"Chan's text is cozy and unselfconscious. Even the smallest details feel very authentic. An appealing and authentic introduction to Dongzhi for readers of any background."
Thank you so much @sljournal for this beautiful review of WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE!!
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
Thank you so much @sljournal for this beautiful review of WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE!!
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
September 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Michelle's art is always so gorgeous and glowy. Do yourself a favor by pre-ordering WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE right now!
❄️ WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE Launch Events!❄️
I'm so excited to be celebrating my very FIRST author-illustrator book with some of my fave people and fave local indies 🥰 I'll have coloring pages, bookmarks, postcards, and maybe even black sesame tang yuan (the dessert from the book)👀 #kidlit
I'm so excited to be celebrating my very FIRST author-illustrator book with some of my fave people and fave local indies 🥰 I'll have coloring pages, bookmarks, postcards, and maybe even black sesame tang yuan (the dessert from the book)👀 #kidlit
September 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
❄️ WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE Launch Events!❄️
I'm so excited to be celebrating my very FIRST author-illustrator book with some of my fave people and fave local indies 🥰 I'll have coloring pages, bookmarks, postcards, and maybe even black sesame tang yuan (the dessert from the book)👀 #kidlit
I'm so excited to be celebrating my very FIRST author-illustrator book with some of my fave people and fave local indies 🥰 I'll have coloring pages, bookmarks, postcards, and maybe even black sesame tang yuan (the dessert from the book)👀 #kidlit
"Chan's text is cozy and unselfconscious. Even the smallest details feel very authentic. An appealing and authentic introduction to Dongzhi for readers of any background."
Thank you so much @sljournal for this beautiful review of WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE!!
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
Thank you so much @sljournal for this beautiful review of WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE!!
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
September 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Chan's text is cozy and unselfconscious. Even the smallest details feel very authentic. An appealing and authentic introduction to Dongzhi for readers of any background."
Thank you so much @sljournal for this beautiful review of WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE!!
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
Thank you so much @sljournal for this beautiful review of WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE!!
www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
I'm so excited to be attending my FIRST book festival! I'll be at the @bigfootkidsbookfest at Redmond Senior and Community Center on Saturday Oct 11 from 10 am- 4 pm.
There will be storytimes, author and illustrator signings, and fun activities. The festival is free and open to all ages!
There will be storytimes, author and illustrator signings, and fun activities. The festival is free and open to all ages!
September 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I'm so excited to be attending my FIRST book festival! I'll be at the @bigfootkidsbookfest at Redmond Senior and Community Center on Saturday Oct 11 from 10 am- 4 pm.
There will be storytimes, author and illustrator signings, and fun activities. The festival is free and open to all ages!
There will be storytimes, author and illustrator signings, and fun activities. The festival is free and open to all ages!
I’m auctioning this gouache painting I did for The Rights of Every Child to raise funds for Gaza 🇵🇸
❤️ Every $10 donation to Friendship Team Gaza = 1 entry
❤️ Open internationally (ships from US)
❤️ DM me with proof of donation
❤️ Winner will be contacted by Friday Sep 5
tinyurl.com/Friendship-G...
❤️ Every $10 donation to Friendship Team Gaza = 1 entry
❤️ Open internationally (ships from US)
❤️ DM me with proof of donation
❤️ Winner will be contacted by Friday Sep 5
tinyurl.com/Friendship-G...
August 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I’m auctioning this gouache painting I did for The Rights of Every Child to raise funds for Gaza 🇵🇸
❤️ Every $10 donation to Friendship Team Gaza = 1 entry
❤️ Open internationally (ships from US)
❤️ DM me with proof of donation
❤️ Winner will be contacted by Friday Sep 5
tinyurl.com/Friendship-G...
❤️ Every $10 donation to Friendship Team Gaza = 1 entry
❤️ Open internationally (ships from US)
❤️ DM me with proof of donation
❤️ Winner will be contacted by Friday Sep 5
tinyurl.com/Friendship-G...
The king and his queen 💛
Anyone who knows me irl knows that I haven't been able to shut up about my latest hyperfixation, #loveanddeepspace 😂 It's been 10000 yrs since I've felt inspired to make personal art--this is the first non-book thing I've made in a long time that I'm really proud of 🥹
Anyone who knows me irl knows that I haven't been able to shut up about my latest hyperfixation, #loveanddeepspace 😂 It's been 10000 yrs since I've felt inspired to make personal art--this is the first non-book thing I've made in a long time that I'm really proud of 🥹
August 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The king and his queen 💛
Anyone who knows me irl knows that I haven't been able to shut up about my latest hyperfixation, #loveanddeepspace 😂 It's been 10000 yrs since I've felt inspired to make personal art--this is the first non-book thing I've made in a long time that I'm really proud of 🥹
Anyone who knows me irl knows that I haven't been able to shut up about my latest hyperfixation, #loveanddeepspace 😂 It's been 10000 yrs since I've felt inspired to make personal art--this is the first non-book thing I've made in a long time that I'm really proud of 🥹
Today’s inks 🔥 #graphicnovel #somewhereinthegray
August 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Today’s inks 🔥 #graphicnovel #somewhereinthegray
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Can I just say how fucking ridiculous it is that queer and nsfw art is more heavily regulated than the fucking plagiarism machine destroying our planet that is genAI
July 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Can I just say how fucking ridiculous it is that queer and nsfw art is more heavily regulated than the fucking plagiarism machine destroying our planet that is genAI
Thank you again for having us!! 🥰
We extend a heartfelt thank-you to Nadia Salomon, Michelle Jing Chan, and all who attended our event this Tuesday! 📚
We have signed copies of A RAHKI FOR RAKESH and 100 DAYS available while supplies last! Local in-store pickup only.
@nadiasalomon.bsky.social @michellejingchan.bsky.social #booksky
We have signed copies of A RAHKI FOR RAKESH and 100 DAYS available while supplies last! Local in-store pickup only.
@nadiasalomon.bsky.social @michellejingchan.bsky.social #booksky
August 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Thank you again for having us!! 🥰
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Coming soon: new projects from @adamming.bsky.social @kazwindness.bsky.social @bartography.bsky.social @michellejingchan.bsky.social + more buff.ly/74Pegs3
July 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Coming soon: new projects from @adamming.bsky.social @kazwindness.bsky.social @bartography.bsky.social @michellejingchan.bsky.social + more buff.ly/74Pegs3
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My debut graphic novel JUST BETWEEN US is coming out Febuary 24th! It's a figure skating graphic novel about the rivalry, and romance, of star figure skaters Lydia Chen and Elaine Yee the year leading up to the Olympics! @penguinteen.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My debut graphic novel JUST BETWEEN US is coming out Febuary 24th! It's a figure skating graphic novel about the rivalry, and romance, of star figure skaters Lydia Chen and Elaine Yee the year leading up to the Olympics! @penguinteen.bsky.social
I’m a bit MIA on social media recently but I’m inking awayyyyy ✍️💜 #graphicnovel
July 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’m a bit MIA on social media recently but I’m inking awayyyyy ✍️💜 #graphicnovel
✨NEW DEAL ✨
I am so excited to share my 3rd (!!!) author-illustrator picture book, EMERY IS NOT A DRAGON! This one is near to my heart and a merging of my Chinese culture and my queer identity. It's inspired by all the times I've seen kids reject gender stereotypes and live joyfully as themselves.
I am so excited to share my 3rd (!!!) author-illustrator picture book, EMERY IS NOT A DRAGON! This one is near to my heart and a merging of my Chinese culture and my queer identity. It's inspired by all the times I've seen kids reject gender stereotypes and live joyfully as themselves.
July 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
✨NEW DEAL ✨
I am so excited to share my 3rd (!!!) author-illustrator picture book, EMERY IS NOT A DRAGON! This one is near to my heart and a merging of my Chinese culture and my queer identity. It's inspired by all the times I've seen kids reject gender stereotypes and live joyfully as themselves.
I am so excited to share my 3rd (!!!) author-illustrator picture book, EMERY IS NOT A DRAGON! This one is near to my heart and a merging of my Chinese culture and my queer identity. It's inspired by all the times I've seen kids reject gender stereotypes and live joyfully as themselves.
❄️ "Chan's gentle, sensory-rich narrative delicately acknowledges the struggles of moving...A delectable celebration that will warm readers from the inside out."
I was nervous about reviews since this is the 1st PB I've both written/illustrated--I'm over the moon to read this! Thank you to Kirkus!❤️
I was nervous about reviews since this is the 1st PB I've both written/illustrated--I'm over the moon to read this! Thank you to Kirkus!❤️
July 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
❄️ "Chan's gentle, sensory-rich narrative delicately acknowledges the struggles of moving...A delectable celebration that will warm readers from the inside out."
I was nervous about reviews since this is the 1st PB I've both written/illustrated--I'm over the moon to read this! Thank you to Kirkus!❤️
I was nervous about reviews since this is the 1st PB I've both written/illustrated--I'm over the moon to read this! Thank you to Kirkus!❤️
My heart is always so full after school and library visits--I see glimpses of little me in the kids every time 🥹 Thank you so much to Skyway Library @kcls.org for having me!
If you're interested in booking me, contact my agent Rebecca Miller at @authorsunbound or michellejingchan.com/visits !
If you're interested in booking me, contact my agent Rebecca Miller at @authorsunbound or michellejingchan.com/visits !
July 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
My heart is always so full after school and library visits--I see glimpses of little me in the kids every time 🥹 Thank you so much to Skyway Library @kcls.org for having me!
If you're interested in booking me, contact my agent Rebecca Miller at @authorsunbound or michellejingchan.com/visits !
If you're interested in booking me, contact my agent Rebecca Miller at @authorsunbound or michellejingchan.com/visits !
When art imitates life 😂
From the first time I read Kimberly's manuscript for 100 DAYS, I immediately thought of me and my own brother. Like Anya, I was super jealous when he was born--and I used this pic of my own hilarious mad lil face as a reference for the interior art!
From the first time I read Kimberly's manuscript for 100 DAYS, I immediately thought of me and my own brother. Like Anya, I was super jealous when he was born--and I used this pic of my own hilarious mad lil face as a reference for the interior art!
July 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
When art imitates life 😂
From the first time I read Kimberly's manuscript for 100 DAYS, I immediately thought of me and my own brother. Like Anya, I was super jealous when he was born--and I used this pic of my own hilarious mad lil face as a reference for the interior art!
From the first time I read Kimberly's manuscript for 100 DAYS, I immediately thought of me and my own brother. Like Anya, I was super jealous when he was born--and I used this pic of my own hilarious mad lil face as a reference for the interior art!