Nina Mata

Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honor–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling creator Niña Mata’s first authored picture book stars a young Filipina on her first day of school as she discovers the true and layered meaning of “new.” In the big city, everything feels new.School is new. The people are new. And the glares and stares you get for being different are new.But new can also mean new beginnings . . .A child's-eye view of the common immigrant experience of adjusting to an unfamiliar place, Mata’s picture book debut is a delightfully illustrated masterpiece that will resonate with any child who embarks on a new adventure.

Stand back, the girls are coming through: Learn about forty amazing Asian American women who have changed the course of history From the big stage to the US Navy, from laboratories to the boardroom, from the Olympics to the pages in books, these girls and women lead every line. Bold, bright, and empowering profiles by Geisel Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Ni a Mata place these incredible changemakers at the very front and inspire readers to tap into their own greatness.Perfect for fans of Little Leaders, Latinitas, Rebel Girls, Notable Native People, and other anthologies for children.Readers will meet: Mary Tape - Umpeylia "Sugar Pie" DeSanto - Susan Ahn Cuddy - Sunisa "Suni" Lee - Zarina Hashmi - Cristeta Comerford - Anna May Wong - Grace Lee Boggs - Christine Ha - Kimora Lee Simmons - Vicki Manalo Draves - Amy Tan - Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu - Tammy Duckworth - Lucy Liu - Gyo Fujikawa - Kalpana Chawla - Helen Zia - Ny Sou Okon - Vera Wang - Geena Rocero - Patsy Mink - Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.) - Dr. Erika Lee - Chloe Kim - Margaret Cho - Maya Lin - Yuri Kochiyama - Kristi Yamaguchi - Tye Leung Schulze - Ali Wong - Dr. Kazue Togasaki - Merritt Moore - Nicole Ponseca - Miyoshi Umeki - Joy Cho - Dorothy Toy - Ruby Ibarra - Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee - Kamala Harris

A rhyming Little Golden Book introducing young readers to the joy of figure skating. First I wobble, hold the wall.Coach says it's okay to fall. Though I'm still a bit unsteady, I let go. I'm feeling ready. So begins a young girl's love of figure skating. This rhyming Little Golden Book is a delightful introduction to skating lessons and a first skating competition. Perfect for all young skaters, or even fans who enjoy watching Olympic skating events. Written by Sue Fliess, the author of the bestselling Little Golden Book I'm a Ballerina and illustrated by Nina Mata, the artist behind Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez's bestselling picturebook.

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