about

Michelle Sterling is a writer, photographer and speech-language pathologist.

When Lola Visits, Michelle’s first picture book, received four starred reviews, was an ALA Notable Children’s Book of the Year, Kirkus Best of the Year, NYPL’s Best of the Year, Bank Street Best of the Year, BookPage Best of the Year and more.  A Sweet New Year for Ren, published by Simon & Schuster in 2022, was illustrated by Dung Ho, NYT Bestselling illustrator of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners.  It includes a recipe for pineapple cakes and received wonderful reviews from SLJ, Booklist, Kirkus and Publishers Weekly.  Michelle's most recent book, Maribel’s Year, with gorgeous art by Filipina Canadian illustrator Sarah Gonzales, was published by HarperCollins in May 2023, and has so far received a starred review from Kirkus and lovely reviews from Publishers Weekly and The Horn Book.

You can find Michelle sharing the latest children’s books at Avery & Augustine, Books for Diversity and Filipino KidLit.

Represented by Andrea Morrison of Writers House.

To request an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, please contact Authors Out Loud or view her speaking profile, where you can read about her different presentations and request a speaking engagement.

Michelle is available for school visits and library visits in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Southern California, as well as all over the United States.