Justine Fontes

Justine Fontes was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. She graduated with a BA in English literature from New York University. While at university, she went into publishing and has worked at various publishing houses before becoming a freelance writer of children’s books. She met her husband, Ron Fontes, while working with Little Golden Books, and they frequently write together.

How the Camel Got Its Hump

How the Camel Got Its Hump

Justine Fontes and Ron Fontes; Illustrated by Keiko Motoyama
How the Turtle Got Its Shell

How the Turtle Got Its Shell

Justine Fontes and Ron Fontes; Illustrated by Keiko Motoyama

Series with Justine Fontes

Books by Justine Fontes from Candlewick

Black Meets White

Black Meets White

Justine Fontes