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Justin Colón

@justincolonbooks.bsky.social

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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 · 13d

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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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 10h

Vampurr might be a softie, but she has a deadly crew.

Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for your support. We appreciate it. If you're US-based, you can fill out this form and I'll send some swag your way when I have some (should be a few months).

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

*REVEAL

Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Available for pre-order here: Vampurr share.google/tbQrpQJTbSYG...

Vampurr

For fans of Creepy Crayon!, Vampurr is a spooky and hilarious picture book about an adopted vampire kitty who finds the purr-fect home. A fang-tastic read al...

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 2d

🛻 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.”

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

All of the above. Still didnt stop kid Justin from finding and picking them up. Still doesnt stop adult Justin from finding and picking them up. 😂

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 4d

This is a fun one. Best of luck, Santi!

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 6d

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Flying Super Mario Style!

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you for including me and The Quacken!

Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 12d

That is awesome! I feel your daughter's pain. I am an actor and the amount of NDAs I hVe had to sign just for auditions for awesome projects I didnt get and still cant speak on . . . But very cool your daughter is working on all those projects!

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 12d

What if I said there are three of us and all our names begin with JU?

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 13d

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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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Moniza Hossain @monizahossain.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 14d

I'll put a request in with mine later today.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 16d

A beautiful sunrise to start the day.

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 20d

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 🧵

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Look into the sky! You might spot the star Regulus and the planet Venus in alignment with the crescent moon.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, Heidi! Brooke, hope you love the zombees! And I'd you do, feel free to get in touch. I am doing low-cost, Halloween-themed virtual school visits during the month of October.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 29d

A surprising, delightful scene at Barnes and Noble.

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