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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to the best agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social , my AD Jeanette Levy, and my editors Megan Abbate and Alex Borbolla at @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social for believing in this story from the start and giving my stories a home 🥹

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · 3d

Happy book birthday to WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE, my author-illustrator debut!! 🥳

www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 12d

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

Emery is Not a Dragon
Megan Abbate at Bloomsbury has bought world rights to Emery Is Not a Dragon by Michelle Jing Chan (Weiwei's Winter Solstice; Somewhere in the Gray). In this picture book, Emery attends dance class and must choose to perform as the strong, brave dragon or the graceful, beautiful phoenix. Wrestling with the decision, they discover they are both dragon and phoenix, and they don't need to choose just one to shine. Publication is slated for winter 2028; Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at Andrea Brown Literary Agency negotiated the deal.

Who Saved the Holidays
Erika DiPasquale at HarperCollins has acquired world rights to the Who Saved the Holidays picture book series by debut author Jen Anyong (l.), illustrated by Kaly Quarles. Publication is slated for summer 2026 and fall 2027 respectively; Morgan Hughes at Fine Print Literary represented the author, and Jennifer March Soloway at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator.

Mira Mira: Shapes and Mira Mira: Colors
Dorielys Cruz at Little Simon has acquired world rights to Mira Mira: Shapes and Mira Mira: Colors by Lourdes Heuer (l.), illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, two bilingual English-Spanish board books that introduce young readers to basic shapes and the colors of the rainbow. Publication is set for summer 2026; Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author, and Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio represented the illustrator.

That Which Feeds Us
Tiffany Liao at Random House has acquired, in a five-house auction, That Which Feeds Us, a Hawaiian gothic YA novel by debut hapa Native Hawaiian author Keala Kendall, pitched as Mexican Gothic meets She Is a Haunting. It follows a teen girl whose search for her missing twin leads her to an ultra-exclusive remote island resort where she uncovers the sinister side of paradise with horrors both real and supernatural. Publication is set for summer 2026; Jennifer March Soloway at Andrea Brown Literary Agency did t

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 10d

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!

BookHive25 October Launch graphic for two books: WeiWei's Winter Solstice and Sticky Hermana

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Bloomsbury Books US @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · 28d

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...

I finished 276 pages of pencils for my graphic novel!

A quick look into my process

open.substack.com

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ty so much!!! 💜

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · Sep 4

Michelle's art is always so gorgeous and glowy. Do yourself a favor by pre-ordering WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE right now!

Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Sep 3

"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...

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Sep 5

Open to all ages, and all events are free except the Portland Book Festival. Hope to see you there!

WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE is out Oct 7 from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social and available for preorder! www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...

Weiwei's Winter Solstice — Michelle Jing Chan

This captivating picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.It's Dongzhì,…

www.michellejingchan.com

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Sep 5

❄️ 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

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Sep 3

"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...

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Sep 2

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!

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 28

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...

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 8

(Also...putting it out there...would love to do some fun romantasy covers like this! 👀)

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 8

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 🥹

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today’s inks 🔥 #graphicnovel #somewhereinthegray

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🔞Poe! 👻✨ 🔙 SPX I5 🔥 @tailiepoe.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank you again for having us!! 🥰

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank you and congrats to all the creators with upcoming books!! 🥰

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Jul 23

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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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 1

This cover is GORGEOUS and I’m so hyped!!!!

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Prince @ My wolf horror comic on sale now! @crownprinxe.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Aug 1

The goal!! 😁😁

Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’m a bit MIA on social media recently but I’m inking awayyyyy ✍️💜 #graphicnovel

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thank you to @jemiscoe,bsky.social for always being my biggest cheerleader! And my editor Megan Abbate at @bloomsburychildrens.bsky.social for the opportunity to continue telling stories 🥹

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