What’s New?

Here’s a quick look at my latest projects/updates:

SLJ’s Best Books of 2025

I’m so honored to see NEW make it to SLJ’s Best Picture Book List of 2025!

Thank you for making spaces for our stories in your bookshelves and libraries.

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Brave Like a Lion:

How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice by Megan Piphus

In this empowering picture book by a groundbreaking Sesame Street Puppeteer, a shy girl finds her voice with the help of her favorite puppet.

Based on the real-life story of Emmy-winning author Megan Piphus, the first full-time Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street

On Sale May 5th!

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LP,BD: Rihanna

Volume 140 in the the Little People Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Discover the inspiring story of Rihanna, from her childhood in Barbados to becoming an international superstar and successful businesswoman.  

On Sale Feb 24!

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Check out the new blog: Scribbled. – From the Drawing Board

A glimpse into my creative journey.

Just added a new post: Things I Learned from My First Book Launch: From a first time middle author still figuring it out.

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Don’t be a stranger!

For publishing inquiries please contact Christy Ewers at The Cat Agency.

If you just want to say hello, hey, how are you? You can reach me at:

hello@ninamata.com