Justin Colón

An image features a headline that reads, "Same Author. New Agent." Underneath are two headshots. The headshot to the left is of Author Justin Colon. The headshot to the right is of agent Sandra Proudman of Galla and Zacker Literary Agency. The overall images features a deep green background.

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.

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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

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

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

And now it is a Sibert winner! Congratulations, @safajarwrites.bsky.social and @juanamartinezn.bsky.social !

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

I call a lie. How do we know you haven't robbed a bank?

I think they say 1 to 2 tbsp in a large glass of water. But I usually use something around the size of a shot glass with 1-2 test. But it taste terrible and has prob. too much burn from the acidity. So it is prob. most wise not to go with my version haha

Yup. I mix it with some warm water and honey.

@brennajeanneret.bsky.social @anwbooks.bsky.social

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Paige!

Apple cider vinegar!

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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

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

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.

Shoot your shot.

Rejections are painful. And failure is painful.

But regret is even more painful.

1000%!

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

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

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.

I too am sick and sipping homemade chicken stock. Hope you feel better soon!

I have no idea what the hand thing is, but they all do it haha

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

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

Deadline:

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)

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)

PRIZE TWO (open to US AND International participants):

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