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Name Pronounciation
JUH-stin Col-ohn
My last name is pronounced like the fragrance (cologne), not the body part.
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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.
Short Bio
Justin Colón is a professional actor and children’s author who lives in New York. You can learn more about him at justincolonbooks.com.
Medium Bio
Justin Colón is the author of THE QUACKEN and IMPOSSIBLE POSSUMS. His forthcoming picture books include THE ZOMBEES, IMPOSSIBLE POSSUM FOR MAYOR, and VAMPURR. He is the owner of The Kidlit Hive and previously founded/hosted PBChat, a community and annual mentorship program that assisted over 100+ upcoming picture book creators on their publication journey during its four year run. 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
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