Raul Colon had two titles selected for inclusion in The Society of Illustrators’ prestigious Original Art Show, which celebrates the finest in children’s book publishing. “Good-bye Havana! Hola, New York!” and “Alicia Alonzo”are the books that have earned Raul honors this year. (more)

Raul Colon’s striking work for the timely “Child of the Civil Rights Movement” has been acknowledged by The Cooperative Children’s Book Center with inclusion in their “Best Of” list for 2011. (more)

Raúl Colón illustrates this collection of seven Latin American folktales. Each story features side-by-side English and Spanish text and descriptions of the origins and significance of the tale. (more)

Raul Colon's most recent picture book, "Child of the Civil Rights Movement" was written by Paula Young Shelton, daughter of Civil Rights activist Andrew Young.