Niña Mata
Hi! I'm Niña (neen-ya) and I draw for books and kids stuff. |
Author and Illustrator Niña (Neen-Ya) Mata is the #1 New York Times Bestselling Illustrator of "I Promise" by LeBron James (nominated for the 52nd NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature). She is also a 2021 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree for her work in "Ty's Travels, Zip Zoom by Kelly Starling Lyons".
Niña grew up a typical latchkey kid in Queens, New York. Her family emigrated from the Philippines when she was 6 years old. Because her parents worked and went to night school, Niña spent a lot (like a whole lot) of time drawing. Her after school activities usually involved watching Bob Ross, Reading Rainbow and looking for adventures in the library (which she still does). Niña studied Illustration at The Fashion Institute of Technology of NY. Niña grew up in a very diverse neighborhood and often references her childhood when she creates her art. She is proud to be known for the diverse characters in her work as she never saw anyone who looked like her or her friends in books growing up. With one drawing at a time, Niña wants everyone to see how important they are in this world and that our power comes from embracing who we truly are.
She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, their daughter and Tabi, the cat. Niña is a proud member of the SCBWI and The Society of Illustrators. |
I am represented by Christy Ewers of
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Client List |
Clarion Books, Simon & Schuster, Little Golden Books, Philomel Books, Two Lions - Amazon, Alfred A. Knopf Publishing , Harper Collins Children’s , Bloomsbury Publishing, SourceBooks Inc., BabyBug Magazine, Reading A-Z, Highlights for Children, Rosa + Wesley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ABDO Publishing – Magic Wagon, National Geographic Learning, Tiggly Apps, Smart Education Ltd., Oxford University Press, Guerilla Apps LLC, Picture Book Project, LA Kids Magazine
For publishing opportunities, please contact Christy Ewers at The CAT Agency: www.catugeau.com If you have any questions or just want to say a quick hello you may reach her at n.mata@beautifique.org. |