Michelle Simpson

Michelle Simpson grew up in the woods of Niagara Falls, Ontario and still resides there today. She is a full-time freelance illustrator, focusing mainly on children's publications, and holds a BAA in illustration from Sheridan College. Michelle has worked as a concept artist at KeyFrame Animation for kids cartoons such as Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate (Season 2) and Tee and Mo (Season 1). She is the author of Night Festival: A Silent Picture Book and Monsters In My House which was short-listed for the Canadian Self Publishing awards in 2014. Michelle has also illustrated Hanukkah Harvie vs. Santa Claus by David Michael Slater and Back Home by Shaista Kaba Fatehali. Michelle draws her inspiration for her artwork from nature, animals and folklore.

Books by Michelle Simpson

Jordan and Max, Field Trip!

I Can See You

Talloqut: A Story from West Greenland

Takuttaaqtagit

The Dancing Trees

Jordan and Max, Showtime

Palluq and Aksaajuq Help Their Anaana

Genie Meanie

Numiqtut Napaaqtut

Palluq and Inuluk Go Hunting with Their Ataata

Palluq and Qiliqti Help Their Anaanatsiaq (Inuktitut)

Palluq and Qiliqti Help Their Anaanatsiaq (English)