Beach HairAvailable at Bookshop | Barnes&Noble | Books-a-Million
By Ashley Woodfolk | Illustrated by Niña Mata Simon & Schuster | Release Date: June 4, 2024 From two bestselling creators comes a lyrical and heartfelt picture book about a multiracial family’s trip to the beach that’s an ode to family, community, diversity, and—most importantly—fabulous beach hair! When I wake up with the wildest bed head and Mommy and Daddy do too Mommy says we all have beach hair, so Daddy says, “Guess we should go to the beach.” At the beach, everyone has beach hair. There’s twisty and twirly hair, flossy and glossy hair, hair that’s barely there, and hair that’s everywhere. The best part about a beach day is the belonging and joy that everyone feels when they let their hair run as wild and free as the sea. I Am More ThanAvailable at Harper Collins | Bookshop | Barnes&Noble
By LeBron James | Illustrated by Niña Mata Harper Collins | Release Date: April 2, 2024 You can be more than one thing—you can be anything! A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed picture book I Promise, this second slam-dunk picture book from NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves. Written in fun rhyming verse and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling artist Niña Mata, this book will help little dreamers dream BIG. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Am More Than is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Ty's Travels - ShowTime!Available at Harper Collins | Target | Bookshop
By Kelly Starling Lyons | Illustrated by Niña Mata Harper Collins | Release Date: March 4, 2024 Ty rocks out with friends in this new book in the Geisel Honor–winning series! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Showtime, a My First I Can Read story by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Music, imagination, and play are highlighted, making this perfect for sharing with children ages 3 to 6. The Ty’s Travels series is much acclaimed---including a Geisel Honor for Zip, Zoom! I Absolutely, Positively LOVE MY SPOTSAvailable at Harper Collins | Indie Bound | Books-a-Million
By Lid'ya C. Rivera | Illustrated by Niña Mata Harper Collins | Release Date: June 6, 2023 A young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid’ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata! This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Perfect for pairing with I Am Enough by Grace Byers, Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller, and I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes. Includes a personal letter from the author and facts about vitiligo. We Are OneAvailable at Target | Amazon
By Jackie Azua Kramer | Illustrated by Niña Mata and Raissa Figueroa 2 Lions Publishing | Release Date: May 16, 2023 From an award-winning author, a New York Times bestselling artist, and a Coretta Scott King Honor artist, lyrical text about how we are all one is paired with beautiful illustrations of two girls and their families. If you're a star, I'm a moon. Together we dream. When we are together, we are one. Two girls--one from a city who lives with her mom, and one who lives by the beach with her dads and brother--come together at a lantern festival in a beautiful story of how we are all one, whether near or far, friend or newcomer. From an award-winning trio, this celebration of community, friendship, and the natural world features poetic, lyrical text paired with a vibrant visual tale of two characters, each illustrated by a different artist. Ty's Travels - Camp OutAvailable at Harper Collins | Indie Bound | Books-a-Million
By Kelly Starling Lyons | Illustrated by Niña Mata Harper Collins Alley | Release Date: May 9, 2023 Ty makes his I Can Read Comic debut! Featuring a bold comic styling by New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata and a compelling easy-to-read text by Kelly Starling Lyons, this Level One I Can Read Comic is the perfect summertime story for beginning readers! Celebrate Ty’s vivid imagination! Nonstop rain dampens the family’s plans to go camping. But with a boost from Ty, the Camp-Out comes out just fine! Rhythmic text, vibrant art, family love, and Black Boy Joy shine on every page of this camping adventure. Ty’s Travels: Camp-Out is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling. This is a Guided Reading Level (GRL) J. The Ty’s Travels series is much acclaimed---including a Geisel Honor for Zip, Zoom! Ty's Travels - Winter WonderlandAvailable at Harper Collins | Indie Bound | Books-a-Million
By Kelly Starling Lyons | Illustrated by Niña Mata Harper Collins | Release Date: September 13, 2022 A Geisel Honor-winning series! Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Winter Wonderland, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. Imagination and play are highlighted in this festive Winter story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6. Ty’s big imagination takes him and Momma on a trip to the North Pole. Everything is wonderful! A Christmas tree sparkles, a snowman waves, and a polar bear sings. Will Ty’s wish to see Santa come true? He wishes and wishes. Ty's Travels: Winter Wonderland fills an important need for inclusive Christmas stories with diverse characters. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My First series and Guided Reading Level I is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. "A cozy, snowy Christmastime read." --Kirkus You Are My Favorite ColorAvailable at Penguin Random House | Amazon | Books-A-Million
By Gillian Sze | Illustrated by Nina Mata Penguin Random House | Release Date: June 7, 2022 A lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Hey Black Child, Hair Love, and Our Skin. When you ask me why your skin is brown, I will tell you that you are my favorite color. I will say that your skin was decided long, long ago. Time was just waiting for you. So begins a mother’s celebration of her children’s brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetry. With sweeping descriptions of what brown skin means—it is the brawny bear whose paws know the ground of its home, the sequoia tree that reaches up and touches the sun, the glossy shell of roasted chestnuts—this is a book that empowers as it embraces, and that reminds young readers that they have shades of color that only they can discover and express. I'm a Figure Skater
Ty's Travels: Beach DayAvailable at Books-A-Million | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
By Kelly Starling Lyons | Illustrated by Nina Mata Harper Collins Children's | Release Date: May 25, 2021 On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Beach Day , a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. Friendship and imagination and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6. Ty turns an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day. He wiggles his toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in the ocean. Splish, splash When his neighbor's beach ball flies into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a friend. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My First series and Guided Reading Level I is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. Ways To Grow LoveAvailable at Indie Bound | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
By Renee Watson | Illustrated by Nina Mata Bloomsbury Publishing | Release Date: April 27, 2021 Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson continues her charming young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine. Ryan Hart and her family are back in another installment of stories about a Black girl finding her way and her voice as she grows through change and challenges. In this book, Ryan finds herself waiting on lots of things -- like for her new sister to be born healthy, for her new recipes to turn out right, for that summer camp trip to go better than she fears! And of course Ryan is facing these new challenges and new experiences in her classic style -- with a bright outlook and plenty of spirit! Everything GrowsAvailable at Books-A-Million | Barnes & Noble | Amazon
By RAFFI | Illustrated by Nina Mata Knopf Books for Young Readers | Release Date: April 6, 2021 Raffi's beloved song celebrating the earth is available for the first time in a board book edition that readers will treasure as they grow. From children to animals, from leaves on a tree to fish in the sea, everything grows. Raffi's popular and catchy song encourages kids to take in the world around them and appreciate the way everything is growing together. Lush illustrations by Nina Mata show families interacting with a community garden and marveling at the interconnectedness of the earth in this timely and timeless song and story. "The addition of Raffi's voice to the American political landscape is actually invaluable -- the singer-songwriter is the premier emissary for children and his positions carry with them an incredible weight."--New York Magazine Ty's Travels: All Aboard!Available at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Harper Collins
By Kelly Starling Lyons | Illustrated by Nina Mata Harper Collins Children's | Release Date: September 1, 2020 Celebrate imagination and the power of persistence in Ty's Travels: All Aboard! by the acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this Guided Reading Level I and My First series I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. "Both an excellent book for guided reading and a winning read-aloud." --Kirkus (starred review) Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom!Available at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Harper Collins
By Kelly Starling Lyons | Illustrated by Nina Mata Harper Collins Children's | Release Date: September 1, 2020 ***A 2021 THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL HONOREE*** Ty can’t wait to ride his brand-new scooter at the park. Other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, but all Ty can do is wobble! Ty wants to give up, but a new friend helps Ty give it another try. Celebrate imagination and the power of persistence in Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom! by the acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this Guided Reading Level I and My First series I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. I PromiseAvailable at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Harper Collins By LeBron James | Illustrated by Nina Mata Harper Collins Children's | Release Date: August 11, 2020 ***2021 NAACP NOMINEE FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK – CHILDREN*** #1 New York Times Bestseller! NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by New York Times bestselling artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Ways To Make SunshineAvailable at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Target
By Renee Watson | Pictures by Nina Mata Bloomsbury Publishing | Release Date: April 21, 2020 From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson comes the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine. Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind--school, self-image, and especially family. Ryan Hart and her family live in Portland, Oregon, and her dad lost his job a while ago. He finally got a new one, but it pays less, and he'll have to work nights. And so they're selling the second car and moving to an (old) new house. The Harts are an everyfamily - a family with siblings who bicker, parents who don't always get it right, but a family that loves. A family working hard to make it in tough economic times, a family with traditions and culture, a family that tries new things. This is a black family growing up in middle class America.And Ryan is a girl who has much on her mind - school, family, friends, self-image - but who knows how to make sunshine out of setbacks. Packed with humour and heart alongside meaningful and thoughtful moments, Ryan Hart is the character everyone will want to be best friends with. What Does It Mean to be American?Available at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million
By Rana DiOrio and Elad Moran | Illustrated by Nina Mata Source Books, Little Pickle Press | Release Date: April 2019 An engaging new entry in the What Does It Mean to Be...? series that celebrates what it means to be an American - regardless of your politics What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly. While politics seem to divide our country into the two opposing teams of red and blue, one truth remains: We are all Americans. But what does that mean? This continuation of the popular What Does It Mean to Be...? series provides a nonpartisan point-of-view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are - and where they come from, regardless of their political views. She's Got ThisAvailable at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Target
Written by Laurie Hernandez | Pictures by Nina Mata Harper Collins Children's | Release Date: October 2018 A New York Times Bestseller! Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying—and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought. Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself. |