One of the original Little Golden Books published in 1942, The Poky Little Puppy went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. The prolific couple's goal is to write 1001 children's books. He illustrated many Golden Books, beginning with The Poky Little Puppy. Justine's hobbies include fitness, juggling, gardening, cooking, and playing the ukulele. In 1988, the couple moved to Maine, where they have written everything from beginning readers and novelty books to historical fiction and graphic novels. When Justine started getting freelance writing assignments, Ron pitched in and a children's book writing team was born! Ron brought visual storytelling, theatre, and history Justine enthusiasm, humor, and a straight-A attitude. The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. While an editorial assistant at Golden Books, she met her future husband and partner, Ron Fontes, an artist in the Whitman Comics department, who moved on to mighty Marvel Comics. in English Literature, Phi Beta Kappa from New York University. She worked part-time in publishing while earning her B.A. Justine Korman is the author of over 600 children's books, including mega-selling adaptations of Disney hits like THE LION KING, plus her original popular GRUMPY BUNNY series for Scholastic.
