Colin J. Parrott

Colin Parrott is a high school junior who lives in Southern California with his mom, dad and brother. Shards, his debut series of poems, focuses on his experience with depression. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys volunteering on his city’s Youth Board and participating in his school’s Model United Nations program. He plans to major in political science and hopes to become a lawyer or an ambassador. He also enjoys playing chess and spending time with his cats.

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Awards

Writing

Colin was a semifinalist in the Chapman Holocaust Writing Project in poetry. He was also nominated for a Tower Award in English Literature.

Speaking

Colin is a recipient of Commendation Awards for Surf City, Santa Margarita and Interclass MUN Conferences as well as a Research Award for the Edison Conference.

Piano

Colin has received Branch and State Honors from the Music Teacher’s Association of California and earned a Level 6 MTAC Certification in Piano.

Volunteer Work

Colin regularly volunteers with Oakview Rising to help keep the Oakview Community clean. He also works with The Bolsa Chica Conservancy doing trash cleanup, graffiti abatement and removal of invasive plant species. He also serves as Fundraiser Chair for his city’s Youth Board.

Just Released!

In his debut series of poems, Shards, high school student and poet Colin Parrott articulates his experience with depression and his search for love, intimacy and purpose. The desire for connection and the struggle with feeling one’s own value are recurring themes as he shares his most vulnerable, inner thoughts. While recovery is not linear, it is through the process of creation that one learns to keep living and to see beauty and hope amidst the pain. Although the glass may crack again in the future, he remains steadfast in his commitment to pick up the pieces, live authentically and let people in.


Upcoming Event June 10th 6-8pm- Book Talk Celebrating the Publication of Shards, his debut collection of poetry. The event will take place at Community United Methodist Church Huntington Beach 6652 Heil Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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