Tucson Festival of Books

Michelle H Yang (she/her)



Josh Barnhart

Michelle Yang is an advocate whose writings on the intersection of Asian American identity, body image and mental health have been published in NBC News, CNN, InStyle and Reader’s Digest. She has also been featured on NPR, Washington Post and Seattle Times for her advocacy. "Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian with BiPolar Found Love," is her debut memoir. When not writing, Michelle loves exploring new areas with her family and smoking up the kitchen with spicy recipes.

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Book:
Phoenix Girl
How a Fat Asian with Bipolar Found Love: a Memoir
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Ann Arbor District Library
May 2025
ISBN 9781956697339