Shirley Chan author page

Shirley Chan biography

Shirley Chan is a children’s book illustrator whose work combines expressive character design with clear visual storytelling for early readers. She illustrated Ginger and Chrysanthemum, written by Kristen Mai Giang and published by Levine Querido on 13 October 2020 (ISBN 9781646140015). The picture book, Chan’s debut, portrays two cousins with opposite temperaments learning to work together for their grandmother’s birthday.

Chan’s professional portfolio spans book, editorial and product illustration, animation GIFs and comics. Publisher and portfolio materials credit collaborations with children’s imprints and media clients, including Levine Querido and Scholastic/Orchard Books, alongside creative work for entertainment and advertising.

Her illustration for Ginger and Chrysanthemum has been profiled by children’s book reviewers and listed by libraries, with standard bibliographic records noting a 40-page hardcover and e-book release. Chan’s practice draws on bold palette choices, clean shapes and readable compositions that support shared reading and classroom use.

Beyond picture books, Chan develops vector and digital collage work and contributes to comics and editorial assignments. She continues to create artwork for children’s publishing while sharing updates and selected projects through official publisher pages and her professional portfolio.

Ginger and Chrysanthemum was published on 13 October 2020.