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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

🎃 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

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

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

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

🛻 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

Flying Super Mario Style!

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

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!

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!

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!

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 beautiful sunrise to start the day.

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 🧵

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

A surprising, delightful scene at Barnes and Noble. www.instagram.com/reel/DOjnbqE...

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

#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

Check out that sun.

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

This film looks great.

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

Jumped out of a plane again with my younger brother today. www.instagram.com/reel/DN0-ojq...

ZOMBEES by Justin Colon and Kaly Quarles. 🎃🐝🧟‍♀️👻This is such a fun book! @justincolonbooks.bsky.social @kalyquarles.bsky.social

Spooky Season is upon us! Plus other great new kids books! #newbooksday 🥳 💙📚 @justincolonbooks.bsky.social @kalyquarles.bsky.social @jessixabagley.bsky.social @tiffdjack.bsky.social

🎉LAST day! 3 winners, ends 7/25

Piano Teacher: If we work on this new classical piece, you can have it ready for your repertoire in a few months. Me: Counteroffer. If we work on the Goosebumps theme song, we can have it ready for Halloween.

Just arrived from @northshiresaratoga @justincolonbooks and @kalyquarles latest THE ZOMBEES! 🐝🧟 #summerween #picturebooks #halloweenbooks #picturebookoftheday

Honored for The Zombees, my new picture book with @kalyquarles.bsky.social, to be included in this list. Thank you, @slj.com.

This might be the reason it takes me 45 minutes to sign 5 copies. But who can resist drawing the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social created?

✨ GIVEAWAY✨ ft @justincolonbooks.bsky.social new book!! 3 winners will win this new PB! ends July 25! enter here: forms.gle/pwGnuRJUog1y...

Signing copies of The Zombees today, which is really just my excuse for doodling the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social brought to life.

Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team! Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you! Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!

Happy pub day to THE ZOMBEES! 🧟‍♀️🐝 ✍️ @justincolonbooks.bsky.social 🎨 by me 📣 @simonkids.bsky.social Rhyming? ✔️ HALLOWEEN?! 🎃 Unexpected twists!?! 🙀 SLJ, starred review!! ⭐️ We bring it all! Embrace #summerween and snag your copy today! #kidlit #bookbirthday #picturebook #halloween

Out tomorrow!! @simonkids.bsky.social @justincolonbooks.bsky.social

A little something different. Working on my first non-classical piece in today's lesson. [Ending in thread below]

Pleased to present the official book trailer for THE ZOMBEES, written by me and illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social. Publishes July 15th with @simonkids.bsky.social. youtu.be/Swp4HNt6j1M?...

Found out the publication date of my next picture book from a retailer page that randomly popped up while I was working. 😆 @lennywendraws.bsky.social

I'm offering $75 off my humor course. Now only $200. This week only. For more info, please visit: justincolonbooks.com/product/the-mechanics-of-humor-how-to-write-funny-childrens-books-with-confidence-and-consistency/ For testimonials: drive.google.com/file/d/1NTQ3...

They’re coming! Beware! It’s the ZomBEES!!! #picturebook #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/07/01/s...

The @marchsoloway, agent to both me and illustrator @kalyquarles.bsky.social, with our book, The Zombees, at ALA. @simonkids.bsky.social

@justincolonbooks.bsky.social’s amazing BONUS post is now ALIVE with perhaps a … shhh … bonus PRIZE! #KidlitZombieWeek