Justin Colón
@justincolonbooks.bsky.social
Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Classical Pianist in training.
Author Website: justincolonbooks.com
Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
Author Website: justincolonbooks.com
Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
Thank you all for this newsletter post. It motivated me to design and order rack cards of my own, as well as served as a great reference.
November 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Thank you all for this newsletter post. It motivated me to design and order rack cards of my own, as well as served as a great reference.
When all else fails, hit 'em with the 'old 6-7.
November 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
When all else fails, hit 'em with the 'old 6-7.
Deadline:
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Deadline:
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
How to Enter (pt. 2)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
How to Enter (pt. 2)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
7 Ways to Enter:
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
7 Ways to Enter:
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
PRIZE TWO (open to US AND International participants):
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
PRIZE TWO (open to US AND International participants):
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
PRIZE ONE (Open to US-based participants only):
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
PRIZE ONE (Open to US-based participants only):
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
PRIZE INFO:
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
PRIZE INFO:
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY.
Prize and entry information is in the thread below.
Prize and entry information is in the thread below.
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY.
Prize and entry information is in the thread below.
Prize and entry information is in the thread below.
A great day leading a storytime for the Boston Book Festival.
Other authors featured: Carrie Cruck and Nason Chin.
Thank you for having me!
Other authors featured: Carrie Cruck and Nason Chin.
Thank you for having me!
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A great day leading a storytime for the Boston Book Festival.
Other authors featured: Carrie Cruck and Nason Chin.
Thank you for having me!
Other authors featured: Carrie Cruck and Nason Chin.
Thank you for having me!
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.
All art and text was freehanded. Time lapse video coming soon.
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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.
All art and text was freehanded. Time lapse video coming soon.
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
@lennywendraws.bsky.social
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
@lennywendraws.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
@lennywendraws.bsky.social
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
@lennywendraws.bsky.social
Flying Super Mario Style!
October 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Flying Super Mario Style!
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
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!
A beautiful sunrise to start the day.
September 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A beautiful sunrise to start the day.
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
Look into the sky! You might spot the star Regulus and the planet Venus in alignment with the crescent moon.
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
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
Check out that sun.
September 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Check out that sun.
Did somebody say National Dog Day?
Meet my two rescues, Brooks and Harley.
Meet my two rescues, Brooks and Harley.
August 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Did somebody say National Dog Day?
Meet my two rescues, Brooks and Harley.
Meet my two rescues, Brooks and Harley.
This might be the reason it takes me 45 minutes to sign 5 copies. But who can resist drawing the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social created?
July 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This might be the reason it takes me 45 minutes to sign 5 copies. But who can resist drawing the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social created?
Signing copies of The Zombees today, which is really just my excuse for doodling the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social brought to life.
July 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Signing copies of The Zombees today, which is really just my excuse for doodling the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social brought to life.