Andrea Ballo

Andrea Ballo, also known as Coco, is a multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, content creator, keynote speaker, and published author. Her Coloring with Coco books encourage creative exploration while celebrating the joy and beauty of Black representation. She has built a collective audience of more than one million followers — affectionately known as “The Coconuts.”

Andrea began creating coloring books as an homage to her inner child, who rarely saw herself reflected in the books she loved. By sharing videos of her coloring process online, she has inspired thousands of people to start their own creative journeys.