My last name is pronounced "Core-Chin." 

I spell my first name DJ with no periods.

My pronouns are He/Him/His

Mini Bio

DJ Corchin is the author of A Thousand NO’s, A Million YES's and Do You Speak Fish?  He also has written or illustrated more than two dozen books including he I Feel... Children’s Series, The Band Nerds Book Series, and If You Find A Unicorn, It Is Not Yours To Keep.  

Medium Bio

DJ Corchin writes and draws books. Fun books. Thought-provoking books. Books that make you laugh, wonder, and occasionally question whether you should adopt a pet unicorn. (Spoiler: You shouldn’t.) A former featured performer in the Tony and Emmy award-winning Broadway show, BLAST!, he’s appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS, and WGN television shows across the U.S. One of his I Feel... books was featured in the movie A Man Called Otto and holds the title of being the only book ever snuggled by Oscar winning actor, Tom Hanks. Celebrated by educators, early childhood professionals, therapists, and more, his works like A Thousand No’s, Do You Speak Fish?, If You Find a Unicorn It’s Not Yours to Keep, and The I Feel… Children’s Series help navigate the complex and wonderful world of emotions, communication, and working together.

Long Bio

DJ Corchin is a celebrated author and illustrator from Oak Park, IL. His unique career path took a thrilling turn when he joined the Tony and Emmy Award-winning Broadway show "BLAST," as a featured performer showcasing his musical talent on multiple instruments, even playing the trombone while riding a unicycle!

His interactions with young audiences during the show's educational promotion, his experiences as a high school band director, and an encounter with writer/producer, John Hughes inspired him to begin a writing career as a children’s author helping to provide the words to start conversations about meaningful topics.

His work caught the attention of Sourcebooks, leading to the acquisition of his entire library in 2019—a move highlighted in Publishers Weekly. His first picture book with Sourcebooks, A Thousand NO’s,"illustrated by Dan Dougherty, received excellent reviews and won the Eric Hoffer Award for Best Children's Book. Since then he’spublished many more award-winning titles with more to come.

DJ and his books have been featured on various networks including NBC, ABC, WGN, and more! His books are known for their humor and ability to spark meaningful conversations about communication, kindness, and social-emotional awareness, making them perfect for engaging both children and adults in today’s complex world.