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By Niña Mata Illustrated by Niña Mata

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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...

Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honorwinning 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 b... Read More

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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...

Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honorwinning 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 b... Read More

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Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honorwinning 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.

Details
  • Pages: 32
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • Publication Date: 6th May 2025
  • Trim Size: 9 x 10 in
  • Illustration Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780063318250
Reviews

“A loving and gentle guide for those navigating the strange and unfamiliar.”  — Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Niña Mata is a children's bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com. 

Niña Mata is a children's bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com. 

Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honorwinning 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.

  • Pages: 32
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • Publication Date: 6th May 2025
  • Trim Size: 9 x 10 in
  • Illustrations Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780063318250

“A loving and gentle guide for those navigating the strange and unfamiliar.”  — Kirkus Reviews

Niña Mata is a children's bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com. 

Niña Mata is a children's bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com.