Media Kit
Photo Credit: Sal Peretti
Illustrator Credit Request
When referring to Justin’s books and/or using any art/images from them (including covers), please credit the respective illustrators as well. Picture books are a team effort and would not exist without the wonderful work of the skilled illustrators who help bring them to life. Thank you.
Past Appearances
- NPR
- New York Comic Con
- The Latinx Book Festival
- School Library Journal’s Picture Book Palooza
- & More!
Bios
Super Short Bio
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Justin Colón is a professional actor and children’s author who lives in New York. You can learn more about him at justincolonbooks.com
Short Bio
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Justin Colón is a New York-based actor and children’s author. His published and forthcoming picture books include The Quacken, The ZomBees, Vampurr, Impossible Possums, and Impossible Possum for Mayor. He invites you to visit him at justincolonbooks.com
Standard Bio
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Justin Colón is the author of THE QUACKEN (Simon & Schuster, 2024), Impossible Possums (Disney Hyperion, 2024), The ZomBees (Simon & Schuster, 2025), Impossible Possum for Mayor (Disney Hyperion, 2025), and Vampurr (FSG/Macmillan, 2026). He is the owner of The Kidlit Hive (kidlithive.com), where he offers editorial services, including manuscript critiques, classes, mentorships, and more. In his other life, Justin is a professional, formally trained voice and on-camera actor and SAG-AFTRA member who has co-starred on hit shows such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Gotham, and Sneaky Pete. He lives in New York. He invites you to visit him at justincolonbooks.com
Book Covers
Click on a cover to download the high-res file. For more information about a book, including its reviews and awards, please visit my BOOKS page.
Flat Images
Illustrator: Pablo Pino
Illustrator: Kaly Quarles
Illustrator: James Rey Sanchez
Illustrator: James Rey Sanchez
3D Images
Illustrator: Pablo Pino
Illustrator: Kaly Quarles
Illustrator: James Rey Sanchez
