Michelle Young
@michelleyoung.bsky.social
Author, journalist, entrepreneur. THE ART SPY from @HarperOneBooks & SECRET BROOKLYN. Founder @UntappedNY Professor @ColumbiaGSAPP https://michelleyoungwriter.com/theartspy
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Michelle Young
@michelleyoung.bsky.social
· Jun 11
The Art Spy Book about Rose Valland — MICHELLE YOUNG Author and Journalist
The Art Spy is a riveting and stylish saga about WWII Resistance hero Rose Valland, set in Paris during World War II which uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership, performing…
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JUST FOUND OUT THE ART SPY IS GOING TO REPRINT IN HARDCOVER!!!
Thank you to everyone who has supported the book, it means the world to me. And all the amazing messages you have sent me and posted about the book ❤️ michelleyoungwriter.com/theartspy
Thank you to everyone who has supported the book, it means the world to me. And all the amazing messages you have sent me and posted about the book ❤️ michelleyoungwriter.com/theartspy
The Art Spy was named by the New York Public Library as one of the Best Books of 2025! I was at the inspiring celebration yesterday where the President of NYPL passionately reminded us all why books are important: to help us empathize with ideas and worlds that are not our own.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Art Spy was named by the New York Public Library as one of the Best Books of 2025! I was at the inspiring celebration yesterday where the President of NYPL passionately reminded us all why books are important: to help us empathize with ideas and worlds that are not our own.
Fun news! The Art Spy was #9 in Indigo's top 100 History Books of 2025 & one of CEO Heather Reisman's book picks earlier this year! Indigo is Canada's biggest book retailer.
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Fun news! The Art Spy was #9 in Indigo's top 100 History Books of 2025 & one of CEO Heather Reisman's book picks earlier this year! Indigo is Canada's biggest book retailer.
Long Island friends! I'm heading back to where I grew up for 3 great book tour events this weekend!
Sat 11-1pm Barnes & Noble Stony Brook book signing
4-6pm Northport Books w/ bookstore owner Jenn McAuliffe
Sun 2pm Emma S. Clark Library event "Scholars & Spies" w/ Elyse Graham (Book & Dagger)
Sat 11-1pm Barnes & Noble Stony Brook book signing
4-6pm Northport Books w/ bookstore owner Jenn McAuliffe
Sun 2pm Emma S. Clark Library event "Scholars & Spies" w/ Elyse Graham (Book & Dagger)
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Long Island friends! I'm heading back to where I grew up for 3 great book tour events this weekend!
Sat 11-1pm Barnes & Noble Stony Brook book signing
4-6pm Northport Books w/ bookstore owner Jenn McAuliffe
Sun 2pm Emma S. Clark Library event "Scholars & Spies" w/ Elyse Graham (Book & Dagger)
Sat 11-1pm Barnes & Noble Stony Brook book signing
4-6pm Northport Books w/ bookstore owner Jenn McAuliffe
Sun 2pm Emma S. Clark Library event "Scholars & Spies" w/ Elyse Graham (Book & Dagger)
Oh boy, as Jonathan Petropoulos writes in his book Goring's Man in Paris, we already know that Monuments Man Ted Rousseau, Met Museum's curator of European paintings, was meeting and communicating w/ known Nazi looters, including Bruno Lohse Rose Valland's nemesis during & after war buff.ly/vngtMMO
Jewish Heirs Sue the Met, Saying a van Gogh It Sold Was Nazi Loot
The museum says it had no idea at the time, but the heirs say the Met curator who bought and sold the work, a former U.S. Army specialist on looting, should have known better.
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Oh boy, as Jonathan Petropoulos writes in his book Goring's Man in Paris, we already know that Monuments Man Ted Rousseau, Met Museum's curator of European paintings, was meeting and communicating w/ known Nazi looters, including Bruno Lohse Rose Valland's nemesis during & after war buff.ly/vngtMMO
My podcast interview on Atlas Obscura, now published on the website!
This Woman Stopped the Nazis From Stealing Art
History often overlooks Rose Valland’s efforts in World War II.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My podcast interview on Atlas Obscura, now published on the website!
Reposted by Michelle Young
Enjoyed an exceptionally insightful discussion delivered by @michelleyoung.bsky.social today at the Detroit Institute of Arts about her new book, The Art Spy, the untold tale of WWII Resistance Hero, Rose Valland.
October 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Enjoyed an exceptionally insightful discussion delivered by @michelleyoung.bsky.social today at the Detroit Institute of Arts about her new book, The Art Spy, the untold tale of WWII Resistance Hero, Rose Valland.
The care to which the Louvre protected its crown jewels & works of art in 1939 as WWII broke out, from my book The Art Spy. There's a lot more detail about the crown jewels that I had to cut out how one curator secretly carried them to the Banque of France in the Loire Valley. buff.ly/WE1BNNh
October 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The care to which the Louvre protected its crown jewels & works of art in 1939 as WWII broke out, from my book The Art Spy. There's a lot more detail about the crown jewels that I had to cut out how one curator secretly carried them to the Banque of France in the Loire Valley. buff.ly/WE1BNNh
The care to which the Louvre protected its crown jewels & works of art in 1939 as WWII broke out, from my book The Art Spy. There's a lot more detail about the crown jewels that I had to cut out how one curator secretly carried them to the Banque of France in the Loire Valley. buff.ly/WE1BNNh
October 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The care to which the Louvre protected its crown jewels & works of art in 1939 as WWII broke out, from my book The Art Spy. There's a lot more detail about the crown jewels that I had to cut out how one curator secretly carried them to the Banque of France in the Loire Valley. buff.ly/WE1BNNh
I'm following the news of the crown jewels like crazy. My book The Art Spy covers not references the heist and return of the Mona Lisa in 1911, but includes how the French crown jewels were carefully and meticulously whisked away for protection as WWII broke out. buff.ly/WE1BNNh
The Art Spy Book about Rose Valland — MICHELLE YOUNG Author and Journalist
The Art Spy is a riveting and stylish saga about WWII Resistance hero Rose Valland, set in Paris during World War II which uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership, performing…
michelleyoungwriter.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I'm following the news of the crown jewels like crazy. My book The Art Spy covers not references the heist and return of the Mona Lisa in 1911, but includes how the French crown jewels were carefully and meticulously whisked away for protection as WWII broke out. buff.ly/WE1BNNh
Detroit-area folks, I'll be speaking at the Detroit Institute of Arts Sunday as part of the Jewish Book Festival! Info here:
The Detroit Jewish Bookfair presents Michelle Young | Detroit Institute of Arts Museum
The Detroit Institute of the Arts is located in Detroit’s cultural corridor. Our address is 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Detroit-area folks, I'll be speaking at the Detroit Institute of Arts Sunday as part of the Jewish Book Festival! Info here:
Did you know there were champagne vaults in the Brooklyn Bridge? My latest podcast episode for @untappedny.bsky.social is live! buff.ly/dHCxKuc
October 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Did you know there were champagne vaults in the Brooklyn Bridge? My latest podcast episode for @untappedny.bsky.social is live! buff.ly/dHCxKuc
Join me at non for a book talk with The Preservation League of NYC! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Join me at non for a book talk with The Preservation League of NYC! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Fun little thing: My photography is on display at the New York Historical in an installation about the street artist Invader! My photos are frequently licensed for books, exhibitions, etc. because I often have photos of places and artwork that no longer exist in NYC and around the world.
September 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Fun little thing: My photography is on display at the New York Historical in an installation about the street artist Invader! My photos are frequently licensed for books, exhibitions, etc. because I often have photos of places and artwork that no longer exist in NYC and around the world.
Back on the road for The Art Spy! On Saturday I'll be at the History Book Festival in Lewes, DE in with Molly Giordano, Executive Director of the Delaware Museum of Art, and Sunday at Montclair Art Museum with my author friend Joe Pompeo! buff.ly/3fzuJSx
Events — MICHELLE YOUNG Author and Journalist
September 27
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September 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Back on the road for The Art Spy! On Saturday I'll be at the History Book Festival in Lewes, DE in with Molly Giordano, Executive Director of the Delaware Museum of Art, and Sunday at Montclair Art Museum with my author friend Joe Pompeo! buff.ly/3fzuJSx
Thank you to 425 Magazine for naming The Art Spy one of 3 books "with strong female leads!" Nice to see the book getting love out in Washington state, where I was recently for an event with the Museum of Flight! buff.ly/WcIO9wB
These Autumn Reads Feature Strong Women Leads
Women solve murders, protect others, and grow in these books picked for you by King County Library System librarian Jenna Zarzycki.
www.425magazine.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thank you to 425 Magazine for naming The Art Spy one of 3 books "with strong female leads!" Nice to see the book getting love out in Washington state, where I was recently for an event with the Museum of Flight! buff.ly/WcIO9wB
I'll be speaking tonight at the Greenwich Library about The Art Spy! Author Suzanne Nelson (The Librarians of Lisbon) will interview me. Surprise guests coming (incl. a direct tie to the Nazi looted Argentinian painting!!) Event is sold out but there's a (long) waitlist. buff.ly/q3vyMPQ
AuthorsLive: Michelle Young Uncovers The Art Spy and the Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
AuthorsLive welcomes author and journalist Michelle Young to discuss The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland, her riveting and stylish saga...
greenwichlibrary.libcal.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I'll be speaking tonight at the Greenwich Library about The Art Spy! Author Suzanne Nelson (The Librarians of Lisbon) will interview me. Surprise guests coming (incl. a direct tie to the Nazi looted Argentinian painting!!) Event is sold out but there's a (long) waitlist. buff.ly/q3vyMPQ
There's nothing better than having someone you know well interview you! I loved this conversation with my longtime friend and collaborator Justin Rivers, who is basically my male clone. Here, we talk Rose Valland, art dealer Paul Rosenberg, a wild World’s Fair connection & more! buff.ly/FClhRpe
A WWII Resistance Spy and Her NYC Connections - The Untapped New York Podcast
A conversation between Michelle Young, Untapped New York's founder and Justin Rivers, our Chief Experience Officer, about Michelle's newest book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII…
www.buzzsprout.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
There's nothing better than having someone you know well interview you! I loved this conversation with my longtime friend and collaborator Justin Rivers, who is basically my male clone. Here, we talk Rose Valland, art dealer Paul Rosenberg, a wild World’s Fair connection & more! buff.ly/FClhRpe
Reposted by Michelle Young
Set in Paris during WWII, @michelleyoung.bsky.social’s THE ART SPY uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated Nazi leadership to save treasured masterpieces. Join Michelle Sun Sept 7 at 1 p.m., Sophia Gordon Center @salemstate, 352 Lafayette St. Free registration at salemlitfest.org
September 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Set in Paris during WWII, @michelleyoung.bsky.social’s THE ART SPY uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated Nazi leadership to save treasured masterpieces. Join Michelle Sun Sept 7 at 1 p.m., Sophia Gordon Center @salemstate, 352 Lafayette St. Free registration at salemlitfest.org
I'm following this looted story almost like the Titan explosion! Truly incredible so far: buff.ly/7lghFya
Argentine Couple Placed on House Arrest in Nazi-Looted Art Probe
Police raided the home of Patricia Kadgien after an 18th-century painting plundered from a Dutch-Jewish art collector was spotted in a real estate listing.
hyperallergic.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I'm following this looted story almost like the Titan explosion! Truly incredible so far: buff.ly/7lghFya
Reposted by Michelle Young
Join @dougmost.bsky.social (LAUNCHING LIBERTY) and @michelleyoung.bsky.social (THE ART SPY) for SAVING CIVILIZATION: True World War II Stories on Sunday, September 7 at 1 p.m., Sophia Gordon Center @salemstate 352 Lafayette St. Info & FREE registration at salemlitfest.org
August 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join @dougmost.bsky.social (LAUNCHING LIBERTY) and @michelleyoung.bsky.social (THE ART SPY) for SAVING CIVILIZATION: True World War II Stories on Sunday, September 7 at 1 p.m., Sophia Gordon Center @salemstate 352 Lafayette St. Info & FREE registration at salemlitfest.org
Boston area folks! I'll be speaking in Salem, MA for the Salem Literary Festival this Sunday at 1pm. Ping me if you can make it!
2025 SalemLliterary Festival In-person Registration
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September 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Boston area folks! I'll be speaking in Salem, MA for the Salem Literary Festival this Sunday at 1pm. Ping me if you can make it!
Reposted by Michelle Young
Michelle Young will present “The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland” on Saturday, September 27th!📚 @michelleyoung.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Michelle Young will present “The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland” on Saturday, September 27th!📚 @michelleyoung.bsky.social
Any Seattle friends out there? I'll be at the Museum of Flight this Saturday afternoon to talk about The Art Spy. Let me know!
The Art Spy | The Museum of Flight
On Saturday August 23, join author Michelle Young for a book talk, signing and Q&A about her book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
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August 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Any Seattle friends out there? I'll be at the Museum of Flight this Saturday afternoon to talk about The Art Spy. Let me know!
Tonight at 7pm on Zoom! Join me and @lauriestories (author of the new Amelia Earhart book) talk w/ the Museum of Jewish Heritage about The Art Spy, WWII spies, writing, and generally chatting it up as old friends & author buddies. Almost 300 people RSVPd! buff.ly/ZrZbcaf
“The Art Spy” Book Talk
The Art Spy is a riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II that uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces.
mjhnyc.org
August 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Tonight at 7pm on Zoom! Join me and @lauriestories (author of the new Amelia Earhart book) talk w/ the Museum of Jewish Heritage about The Art Spy, WWII spies, writing, and generally chatting it up as old friends & author buddies. Almost 300 people RSVPd! buff.ly/ZrZbcaf
My book tour resumes! Here's where I'll be talking The Art Spy for the next couple of months—a lot of New England spots, as well Seattle, Detroit, Delaware, New Jersey, NYC, and Long Island. Comment/DM me if I'll see you on the road! More info here: buff.ly/gSzYXYX
August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My book tour resumes! Here's where I'll be talking The Art Spy for the next couple of months—a lot of New England spots, as well Seattle, Detroit, Delaware, New Jersey, NYC, and Long Island. Comment/DM me if I'll see you on the road! More info here: buff.ly/gSzYXYX