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Justin Colón
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Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Classical Pianist in training.

Author Website: justincolonbooks.com

Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · Sep 29
I have been holding onto this news for over 3 years . . . my little brother, Julian, voices one of the main family member's voices in HBO Max's upcoming reboot of Charlotte's Web!
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Practicing Passacaglia by Handel.

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November 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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When all else fails, hit 'em with the 'old 6-7.
November 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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I'll be out of state doing school visits, but I did this last year and it was a rewarding experience.
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY.

Prize and entry information is in the thread below.
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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PIPPO'S PERFECTLY PECULIAR DAYS is out today!
Pippo is a shrew whose routine is suddenly disrupted by peculiar events that compel him to draw on his inner resources to navigate uncertainty.

Published by @harperkids.bsky.social

#picturebook #bookbirthday #kidlit
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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A great day leading a storytime for the Boston Book Festival.

Other authors featured: Carrie Cruck and Nason Chin.

Thank you for having me!
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE ZOMBEES, by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Katy Quarles (Simon & Shuster BFYR), out now.

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
October 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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With illustrator @kalyquarles.bsky.social 's blessing, I brought the Zombees back to life on a local bookstore window for an upcoming Halloween night the town is throwing for children.

All art and text was freehanded. Time lapse video coming soon.
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Brain fog is walking into the grocery store for Brussels sprouts and walking out with two pears.
October 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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🎃 31 Days of Halloween Books 🎃

Day 14: THE ZOMBEES by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and art by @kalyquarles.bsky.social

Why I 🖤 it: I was not expecting this to be a rhyming PB but boy did Justin pull it off! Plus, Kaly's whimsical & adorable art had my 3 year old obsessed!

#kidlit #booksky
Cover of ZOMBEES
October 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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My author copies arrived ❤️ Pippo will come out in two weeks! From @harperkids.bsky.social

#picturebook #author
October 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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My illustration process for VAMPURR cover, written by the fangtastic @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
VAMPURR is available for pre-order wherever books are sold!

#picturebook #illustration #paintingprocess #coverillustration #cat #vampurr
October 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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COVER REAVEAL

MEET VAMPURR
Her fur shines blacker than a raven’s feathers.
Her eyes glow greener than a witch’s brew.
But most unusual of all are her long, needle-sharp fangs.
This is her story...

In bookstores on 7/6/26
Written by me, illustrated by the incredible
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The cover of an upcoming picture book, VAMPURR. The title apperas over a full, flourescent green/yellow full moon in the top center of the square book image. Beneath it is a vampire kitten. She has long pointy, pinkish ears, green eyes, black fur, and long fangs. She wears a purple cape. She is surrounded by ethereal fog that moves through a cemetery filled with tombstones all around her. In back of her is a cemetery entrance gate with a Latino boy entering the cemetery through it. Purple, twisting trees border the entire image. It's purples, blues, pinks, and greens/yellows.
October 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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🛻 COVER REVEAL! 🛻 WNDB is excited to give you all a first look at the cover for WAYS PAPI SAYS I LOVE YOU by Delia Ruiz and Carlos Vélez Aguilera, a heartfelt picture book celebrating the father-daughter bond forthcoming from Charlesbridge on March 24th, 2026!

✨ bit.ly/WaysPapiSays
Graphic with a background image depicting a clear, bright blue sky over green rolling hills in the countryside. At the center of the graphic is the cover for the upcoming picture book “Ways Papi Says I Love You” written by Delia Ruiz and illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera. The cover illustration depicts an old pick up truck sitting on a countryside road. Sitting on the edge of the truck bed is a young Mexican girl with her hair in two braids and wearing overalls. Next to her and leaning on the edge of the truck bed is a Mexican rancho wearing a broad straw hat, a long sleeve shirt, and jeans. At his feet there is a dog sitting, with its tongue hanging out of its mouth. At the top of the graphic is the release date: March 24th, 2026. At the bottom of the graphic is a tagline for the book that says, “A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond.” Graphic with a background image depicting a clear, bright blue sky over green rolling hills in the countryside. The graphic contains a book summary, which reads in part: “How many ways can Papi say I love you without saying the words? Through actions big and small, his love shines during their road trip. A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond—ideal for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. When Papi, who is always busy working at el rancho, asks Maricruz to jump in the truck with him to go get groceries for Mami, she grabs the list and sprints! Inspired by the author’s own truck rides with her father through a ranch in Mexico, Ways Papi Says I Love You connects the love languages between a father and daughter and shows the many ways love can be expressed and received. Written and illustrated by a Latine duo, Ways Papi Says I Love You is available in English and in Spanish.”
October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Flying Super Mario Style!
October 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard tricksters! 👻

Book projects? Email my lovely agent, @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

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Scene from The Zombees, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by yours truly. Out now!

#halloween #picturebook #spooky
Picture book art featuring a spooky cute cemetery at night with tombstones and bees buzzing around. A cat in a witch hat follows the bees. Scene from The Zombees, a rhyming Halloween picture book written by Justin Colon & illustrated by Kaly Quarles.
October 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Sept 15- Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month!

While we love reading & sharing Latine and Hispanic stories all year long, today we wanted to take an extra moment celebrate some of the Latine and Hispanic authors and illustrators in our ABLA family.

¿Cual de estos libros te interesó mas? Let us know!
books by latine and hispanic authors and/or illustrators who are represented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency books by latine and hispanic authors and/or illustrators who are represented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency books by latine and hispanic authors and/or illustrators who are represented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency books by latine and hispanic authors and/or illustrators who are represented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency
October 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I have been holding onto this news for over 3 years . . . my little brother, Julian, voices one of the main family member's voices in HBO Max's upcoming reboot of Charlotte's Web!
September 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025! 

There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.

Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you. 

We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!
ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Friends, one of my biggest dreams is for my book to be in as many public libraries as possible. If you’ve got some time today, I’d be so grateful if you would request the book at your local library! It’s received glowing reviews from booklist and Kirkus, and is absolutely adorable:
A page showing the book street puppy masjid cat and a cute tuxedo cat FINDING THE REQUEST FORM Google the name of your local library along with "purchase request" or "suggest a purchase." Most libraries have a dedicated page or form that will show up in the search results FILLING OUT THE FORM The forms vary, but usually you would need the book title, author name, and the ISBN number. Title: Street Puppy, Masjid Cat Author: Moniza Hossain ISBN number: 9781499817560 publisher: Little Bee Books A page saying thank you and a drawing of a cute orange dog
September 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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A beautiful sunrise to start the day.
September 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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If you're an author, you're probably fretting over your next bookstore event. Will anyone show up? Will anyone buy the book? Will the floor helpfully open up and swallow you whole so you don't have to face a sea of empty chairs?

But even if no one shows up to your event, it will be OK because 🧵
September 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Look into the sky! You might spot the star Regulus and the planet Venus in alignment with the crescent moon.
September 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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A surprising, delightful scene at Barnes and Noble.

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September 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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As a beekeeper, I planted this flowering shrub for my honeybees to source nectar and pollen during times of dearth. Instead, look at the insane amount of bumblebees on it. Nature is incredible
September 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM