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!
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...
❄️ 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
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 !
(I'm happy to report that we're now good friends and I no longer make that face every time he's around 😛 )
❤️ 100 DAYS is out now! If you're in Seattle, check out my in-person launch events this month! www.michellejingchan.com/events
❤️ 100 DAYS is out now! If you're in Seattle, check out my in-person launch events this month! www.michellejingchan.com/events
July 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
(I'm happy to report that we're now good friends and I no longer make that face every time he's around 😛 )
❤️ 100 DAYS is out now! If you're in Seattle, check out my in-person launch events this month! www.michellejingchan.com/events
❤️ 100 DAYS is out now! If you're in Seattle, check out my in-person launch events this month! www.michellejingchan.com/events
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!
Belated happy book birthday to @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social @yonglingkang.bsky.social on THE JADE BRACELET! This gorgeously illustrated book is an ode to familial love, cultural traditions, and the beauty and significance of jade jewelry in Asian cultures. 💚 Thank you for this copy!!
June 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Belated happy book birthday to @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social @yonglingkang.bsky.social on THE JADE BRACELET! This gorgeously illustrated book is an ode to familial love, cultural traditions, and the beauty and significance of jade jewelry in Asian cultures. 💚 Thank you for this copy!!
Thank you to May at the Lovely Momhood Blog for interviewing me and featuring WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE (my debut author-illustrator picture book)! ❤️
WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE is out Oct from @bloomsburychildrens and available to preorder now ❄️
lovelymomhood.com/an-interview...
WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE is out Oct from @bloomsburychildrens and available to preorder now ❄️
lovelymomhood.com/an-interview...
June 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you to May at the Lovely Momhood Blog for interviewing me and featuring WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE (my debut author-illustrator picture book)! ❤️
WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE is out Oct from @bloomsburychildrens and available to preorder now ❄️
lovelymomhood.com/an-interview...
WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE is out Oct from @bloomsburychildrens and available to preorder now ❄️
lovelymomhood.com/an-interview...
Thank you North Bend Library and the Rainbow Social youth group for having me!! Pictured is my attempt at a Gen Z selfie with librarian Lindsay and one of the teens who made me this bracelet! 🥹 My cup is so full after making Pride zines and drawing portraits for everyone 💜
June 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you North Bend Library and the Rainbow Social youth group for having me!! Pictured is my attempt at a Gen Z selfie with librarian Lindsay and one of the teens who made me this bracelet! 🥹 My cup is so full after making Pride zines and drawing portraits for everyone 💜
Excited for these in-person storytime events for my newest book--100 DAYS by @kimlyswrites @mackidsbooks -- and to celebrate with kidlit friends!
Events are free & open to all ages! Hope to see you there ❤️
www.michellejingchan.com/events
Events are free & open to all ages! Hope to see you there ❤️
www.michellejingchan.com/events
June 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Excited for these in-person storytime events for my newest book--100 DAYS by @kimlyswrites @mackidsbooks -- and to celebrate with kidlit friends!
Events are free & open to all ages! Hope to see you there ❤️
www.michellejingchan.com/events
Events are free & open to all ages! Hope to see you there ❤️
www.michellejingchan.com/events
Thank you @pwpics for ft. us and our friend and fellow author @nadiasalomon for coming ❤️ I have one more event this month at @kclsnorthbendlibrary TOMORROW, June 25!
MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE is written by @kylelukoffwrites.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #pride
June 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Thank you @pwpics for ft. us and our friend and fellow author @nadiasalomon for coming ❤️ I have one more event this month at @kclsnorthbendlibrary TOMORROW, June 25!
MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE is written by @kylelukoffwrites.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #pride
Closed out my last storytime of Pride month at my fave queer bookstore @charliesqueerbooks with @ajirving.bsky.social @jesshernandezwrites.bsky.social , who read their beautiful books THE BI BOOK and I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS🌈 Jess and AJ both traveled far for our event, and I'm so grateful they did!
June 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Closed out my last storytime of Pride month at my fave queer bookstore @charliesqueerbooks with @ajirving.bsky.social @jesshernandezwrites.bsky.social , who read their beautiful books THE BI BOOK and I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS🌈 Jess and AJ both traveled far for our event, and I'm so grateful they did!
❤️ "A heartfelt new-sibling tale, infused with cultural elements." ❤️
Thank you @kirkus_reviews for this lovely review of 100 DAYS, written by Kimberly Lee and ill. by me! Releasing July 1 from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and available to preorder now!
www.michellejingchan.com/100-days
Thank you @kirkus_reviews for this lovely review of 100 DAYS, written by Kimberly Lee and ill. by me! Releasing July 1 from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and available to preorder now!
www.michellejingchan.com/100-days
June 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
❤️ "A heartfelt new-sibling tale, infused with cultural elements." ❤️
Thank you @kirkus_reviews for this lovely review of 100 DAYS, written by Kimberly Lee and ill. by me! Releasing July 1 from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and available to preorder now!
www.michellejingchan.com/100-days
Thank you @kirkus_reviews for this lovely review of 100 DAYS, written by Kimberly Lee and ill. by me! Releasing July 1 from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and available to preorder now!
www.michellejingchan.com/100-days
Weekend recap continued! Closed out 1st weekend of Pride month at my fave
@ridgecrestbooks w @jesshernandezwrites.bsky.social, who made the long drive up to Seattle for our joint storytime (thank you!!) 💜
@ridgecrestbooks w @jesshernandezwrites.bsky.social, who made the long drive up to Seattle for our joint storytime (thank you!!) 💜
June 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Weekend recap continued! Closed out 1st weekend of Pride month at my fave
@ridgecrestbooks w @jesshernandezwrites.bsky.social, who made the long drive up to Seattle for our joint storytime (thank you!!) 💜
@ridgecrestbooks w @jesshernandezwrites.bsky.social, who made the long drive up to Seattle for our joint storytime (thank you!!) 💜
✨DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT✨
I'm excited to announce my next author-illustrator picture book, LION DANCER'S LOST LETTUCE!🥬 (🧵 )
I'm excited to announce my next author-illustrator picture book, LION DANCER'S LOST LETTUCE!🥬 (🧵 )
June 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
✨DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT✨
I'm excited to announce my next author-illustrator picture book, LION DANCER'S LOST LETTUCE!🥬 (🧵 )
I'm excited to announce my next author-illustrator picture book, LION DANCER'S LOST LETTUCE!🥬 (🧵 )