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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist

@ninamataart.bsky.social

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🇵🇭🇺🇸 KidLit Author/Illustrator. NYT Bestseller. Mom. Wife. Old school gamer. My favorite RPG game is Escape from Monkey Island. IG:ninamataart Rep: Christy Ewers, CAT Agency

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Mar 21

I had the honor of being a guest author on SLJ’s Teen Librarian Tool Box! 🥹 What an honor teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/03/21/a...

#kidlitauthor @slj.com #middlegradebooks

An All-American Girl: Front and Centered, a guest post by author Niña Mata

Author Niña Mata discusses her newest book, GIRLS TO THE FRONT

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Sep 17

Book lovers! I’ll be at the Brooklyn Book Festival- Children’s Day this Sat 9/20
12pm: live Illustrator Draw-Off
2pm: Storytime reading of NEW
Come stop by and say hi!!! And send me good doodle vibes ✨
#BKBF #NEWbook

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Aug 29

Get two cats, they said… it’ll be better, they said 😒😆(jk, love these two).

Quick warm-up sketch of my morning 🐾💛
#cats #artistlife #warmupsketch

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jun 26

NEW just got a ⭐️STARRED REVIEW from School Library Journal!

This story is for anyone who’s ever walked into a new space, unsure of where they belong.
You do. You always have. 💛

Thank you, SLJ, for these kind thoughtful words! Out now wherever books are sold!

#kidsbook #starredreview

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HarperStacks @harperstacks.bsky.social · Jun 24

📚 Ty's Travels: Super Ty! by @kelstarly.bsky.social‬, illustrated by @ninamataart.bsky.social

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jun 5

Yay! My latest upcoming picture book has been announced🥳I can’t wait for this one. It’s gonna be fun 😊 #kidlit #authorillustrator

Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Jun 5

Announcing new deals for @ninamataart.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social + more buff.ly/vdn18s9

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · May 24

Hey NJ #kidlit friends! I hope to see you at this years NJ #SCBWI conference. I’m honored and so excited to be this years keynote speaker. I hope to see on 06/14!

For more info: www.scbwi.org/regions/newj...

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Apr 30

So excited to be part of @kellyclarksontv tomorrow 5/1!
Tune in! Check your local listing for time and channel ☺️

#kidlitlife #picturebookauthor #kidlitbooks #kidlitauthor #kellyclarkson #kellyclarksonshow

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Apr 22

Here’s one of my favorite spreads inside I Am More Than. A friendly reminder that caring for our community and each other starts from the ground up. Happy Earth Day! 💚🌎🌱

#EarthDay2025 #PictureBookArt #ArtistsForTheEarth #NatureInspires #GreenSpaces #KidLitArt #EarthLove #earthdayeveryday

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Mar 21

I had the honor of being a guest author on SLJ’s Teen Librarian Tool Box! 🥹 What an honor teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/03/21/a...

#kidlitauthor @slj.com #middlegradebooks

An All-American Girl: Front and Centered, a guest post by author Niña Mata

Author Niña Mata discusses her newest book, GIRLS TO THE FRONT

teenlibrariantoolbox.com

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Feb 21

I’m so sorry, that’s appalling. I ordered one for my shelf and one for my library. 🫂

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Feb 15

Thank you Kirkus Reviews ❤️

www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

#kirkusreviews #kidlitartist #kidsbookshelves #empathy #weneeddiversebooks

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Winsome Bingham @armyvet5.bsky.social · Feb 3

I loved @ninamataart.bsky.social event today! I already read her new book, GIRLS TO THE FRONT! You should pick up a copy!

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jan 21

The kidlit community is coming together to support families affected by the LA fires! 💛 Bid on amazing auction items from 1/20–1/26.

I’m offering a portfolio critique + a Zoom AMA—check out @kidlitlosangeles or www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...

#KidlitForGood #AuctionForACause #LAfires

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jan 8

Day 3 of reframing limiting beliefs. I almost didn’t post this because I thought, “It’s not good enough.” But then I hit post anyway.

We wait to feel ready, but growth happens when we act before we’re ready. Take one small step today.

Just one. That’s enough.
#creativejourney #motivationwednesday

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jan 7

Yes!! Exactly. I hope it does encourage more self-care 🫶

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jan 7

Aw thank you!! It’s really a reminder to self since I’m constantly having to reframe my thoughts 💭

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jan 7

Day 2 of reframing Limiting Beliefs: "I’m not as good as they are."

What if comparison wasn’t a roadblock but a reminder of what’s possible? The qualities you admire in others are signs of your own potential.

Let inspiration guide you, you’re capable too 🫶
#creativemindset #30daychallenge #letsgo

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jan 6

Kicking of 2025 with a 30 day challenge by reframing some limiting thoughts.

Day 1- Sometimes, what we receive is even better that what we ever could’ve imagined.

Here’s to trusting the process.

#kidlitart #creativityinprocess #reframeyourthoughts #30daychallenge

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Jan 6

🥹🥹🥹🥹 omg thank you for your kind words

Earl Dizon @earldizonwriter.bsky.social · Jan 1

My first read of 2025 is also my first #FilipinoReads of the year. It's the forthcoming #PictureBook New by @ninamataart.bsky.social and publishes May 6th! Enjoyable and joyous take on being the new kid in school- as well as being new in a new country- and overcoming all the challenges that entails.

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Dec 16

Agree 💯

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Dec 16

Wow. Grateful and humbled to share that Girls to the Front has received another ⭐️ starred review! Thank you, ALA Booklist for your kind words and for all your support. ❤️ shorturl.at/MwQTI

#MiddleGradeBooks #KidLitAuthor #StarredReview #GirlsToTheFront #AAPIStories #DebutAuthor #MGReads

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Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Nov 29

😂😂😂

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · Nov 26

Watch Shamar Knight-Justice and @ninamataart.bsky.social out me as a grandpa

Never mind that I said “emoticon” instead of “emoji” 😆 I’m not hip & those are 📠

If u can handle my old-timey lingo, join me weekly on Insta Live for Gab ‘n’ Doodle w/ guest #kidlit illustrators

#kidlitart #illustration

Niña Mata - KidLit Artist @ninamataart.bsky.social · Nov 19

Join me for Storytime on Saturday, November 30th, at 11:30 AM at ✨ Books of Wonder in NYC ✨. I will be reading “Belong” by Mary Rand Hess.

Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-....

#booksofwonder #storytime #storytimeevent #nycevents #kidlitlife #kidsbookswelove #belong

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Judy Bradbury #KidlitAuthor @judybradbury.bsky.social · Nov 18

BELONG by Mary Rand Hess, illus by @ninamataart.bsky.social celebrates finding the courage to step out of your comfort zone to embrace new experiences and make new friends. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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