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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How I Sold 3/5 od My Manuscripts From R&Rs You can read the post for free at justincolonbooks.substack.com

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Click here to read: substack.com/@justincolon...

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Seeking an incredibly entertaining, energetic, and inspiring author visit for your school this year? Look no further!

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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Feel free to email childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com with your own feedback. Here's mine. #kidlit #booksky

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Lenny Wen @handle.invalid · 07/07/2026

Today is VAMPURR book birthday! Written by the fangtastic @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social Adopt her today! bookshop.org/p/books/vamp...

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · 29/06/2026

The most overlooked opportunity in comics is the ALA Annual artist alley. They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction. If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.

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Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The first bees of spring arrived but unfortunately, they were ZOMBEES! Love this cute and funny picture book from @justincolonbooks.bsky.social for kids who like a tiny buzz of a scare.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Honored to now be represented by @sandraproudman.bsky.social of @galltzacker.bsky.social . She is empathetic, passionate, savvy, and tenacious, and I'm excited to be working together.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Hold onto your hats #kidlit … next Thursday, March 5th, is #KidLitArtPostcard day! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

@laurelsnyder.bsky.social Hey, Laurel! Hope you've been well. Can I send you a dm?

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chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Let's take a peek at upcoming book, Chopsticks Are🥢✨ This meaningful and joy-filled picture book, by @chloeitoward.bsky.social and @lynndoodle.bsky.social, celebrates how chopsticks are used by people all over the world. Out March 31st! Pre-order here🔗: lnk.to/ChopsticksAre

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

I am honored to reveal the beautiful cover of PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA, an incredible picture book biography about Alberto Salas. Written by @safajarwrites.bsky.social llustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal Publishes March 18th, 2025 with Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Our first #KidLitArtPostcard event of 2026 is this Thursday, January 8th. I think we'll all need the flood of art in our feed by then, right? www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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Mariana Llanos ⭐️Visits Schools!⭐️ @marianallanos.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We had such a QUACKENSTASTIC time at @justincolonbooks.bsky.social ‘s school visit in Oklahoma. Thanks for letting @tammisauer.bsky.social and me tag along! #kidlit #booksky

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

To open today's school visit in Oklahoma, I selected a few student volunteers to bring actors. Then I created some dialogue on the spot and whispered it to them. The audience didn't know what to expect.

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Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Shoot your shot. Rejections are painful. And failure is painful. But regret is even more painful.

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Lenny Wen @handle.invalid · 04/12/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Lenny Wen, author-illustrator who loves to draw knick knacks, anything nature and supranatural, spooky to sweet. You can check out more of my works at: www.lennywen.com

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I am honored to be a client of @starlingliterary.bsky.social , founded by ABLA agent alumni, @marchsoloway.bsky.social, @jemiscoe.bsky.social and @pterlip.bsky.social. Be sure to give them and the agency a follow, as well as check out their shiny new website: www.starlingliterary.com

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Justin Colon Books – Children's Author & School Presenter

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

When all else fails, hit 'em with the 'old 6-7.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I'll be out of state doing school visits, but I did this last year and it was a rewarding experience.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY. Prize and entry information is in the thread below.

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Lenny Wen @handle.invalid · 28/10/2025

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

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

A great day leading a storytime for the Boston Book Festival. Other authors featured: Carrie Cruck and Nason Chin. Thank you for having me!

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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)

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Brain fog is walking into the grocery store for Brussels sprouts and walking out with two pears.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🎃 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

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Lenny Wen @handle.invalid · 13/10/2025

My author copies arrived ❤️ Pippo will come out in two weeks! From @harperkids.bsky.social #picturebook #author

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Lenny Wen @handle.invalid · 13/10/2025

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

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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

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 · 10/10/2025

🛻 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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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard tricksters! 👻 Book projects? Email my lovely agent, @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. www.kalyquarles.com 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 · 01/10/2025

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 · 29/09/2025

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 · 26/09/2025

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 · 28/09/2025

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

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

A beautiful sunrise to start the day.

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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 · 19/09/2025

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 · 11/09/2025

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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

#DVpit 2025 is coming up! 🎉And we have over 70 agents & editors committed to participate in this pitch event for marginalized creators!🎉 ✍️Polish up those pitches before October 8, 2025 🔗And go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info #writersky #authorsky #booksky

#DVpit 2025
Over 70 agents & editors committed to participate and counting
43 agents
31 editors
October 8, 2025
follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Ready, set, almost time to go... #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Did somebody say National Dog Day? Meet my two rescues, Brooks and Harley.

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