“What a wonderful presentation! Everyone was raving about Michelle’s workshops with the kids! We can’t wait to have her back.” ― St. Joseph School
“Michelle’s art is absolutely beautiful! Instantly at ease with the tweens and teens in my library, which is not an easy feat, Michelle’s presentation and her story were inspiring.” ― North Bend Library (King County Libraries)
“I highly recommend scheduling a visit with Michelle! She is flexible, friendly, fun, and great with kids.” ― White Center Library (King County Libraries)
“Michelle Jing Chan brings a ton of warm energy to the room. It is easy to get excited about art, writing, and telling stories when you see her journey from child artist to adult illustrator and now author. Her books carry important messages of kindness, inclusion, bravery, and resilience. We cannot share these concepts with kids enough. In addition to providing an assembly at each of our schools Michelle made a point of arriving early and staying late to have lunch with the kids. I highly recommend her as a positive role model for budding creatives.” ― Pendleton Public Library, 2025
“The visit was such a meaningful experience for our kiddos. It connected beautifully with what we’ve been discussing—representation in books, BIPOC authors and illustrators, the importance of sketching in the writing process, and how authors and illustrators often draw inspiration from their own lives. Michelle’s visit was the perfect way to bring these conversations to life.” ― The Giddens School
“Michelle was simply amazing. Her story of discovering her queer identity and how that impacts her work really encouraged the kids, especially those who have yet to come out to family.” ― The Village High School
“The children loved Michelle and every aspect of her storytime! Thank you for making their morning special!” ― Bright Horizons
“This book sheds light on the reality of many fights for desegregation and quality education in the United States — including the role of children and their families as organizers and the countless ways that white supremacists circumvent the law when a court rules for equitable access. Children reading this book will realize that court rulings are just one part of any campaign for human rights.” ― Rethinking Schools, 2024
“Michelle’s artwork is amazing and her Lunar New Year visit was so great!” ― Vashon Island Library (King County Libraries)
“I can’t thank Michelle enough for her time and the inspiration that she gave to our class! They have been writing and illustrating their own books since…she has impacted a whole new generation!” ― Douglass Valley Elementary School, 2023