Author: Ruth Chan

Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend. Her comics tackle lighter topics like dogs and curry fish balls to heavier topics like grief and race. She writes and illustrates children’s books, and she also shared her beauty uniform with Cup of Jo.

What my IVF journey felt like, according to a non-scientist.

Which Kind of Traveler Are You?

Be honest.

A Love Letter to My Favorite Band

Ruth Chan on what the K-pop band BTS has meant to her.

The Magic of Lunar New Year

Every Chinese New Year, a forgotten part of me awakens...

The Vacation We Sometimes Need

Something happened on my first day in Paris...

Grief Is Like Butter

But this is how it gets easier...

Growing Up With a Mom With OCD

My mother started exhibiting signs of OCD when I was five...

Take Gentle Care of Yourself

Sending a hug to anyone who needs one. By the wonderful Ruth Chan.

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