Courtney Pippin-Mathur | Kidlit artist & writer (@pippinmathur) — Bluesky Profile

6 days ago

Photo of a stickers sheet with MN birds (Cardinal, Blue Jay, etc.), 3 postcards of a Mama Loon with a couple babies on her back reading a book called "Goodnight Loon," and 3 postcards with the same Loon image on them. All art by Nina Victor Crittenden.

Let's keep Minnesotans in their homes! Donate $25 or MORE to wilsonfoundationmn.org/mpls-respons..., email your donation receipt to nvc@ninacrittenden.com, and I'll send some goodies (MN bird stickers & postcards) to the first 50 donors! Thank you for supporting MN, the need is still great!

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1 week ago

Watercolor illustration of a content Mama loon with two baby loons on her back reading the book: "Goodnight Loon." ninacrittenden.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I drew this loon with her sweet babies 15 years ago. Dedicating it today, with love, to my fellow Minnesotans and everyone out there taking care of each other XOXO

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1 week ago

A fat brown cat looks out of a window covered with growing flowers and one tough looking butterfly.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
#kidlitartist #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart

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1 month ago

Monsters. Irredeemable. Unreformable.

There is no technical or administrative fix for this, this is not a matter of training. This isn’t about policy at all.

As a matter of democratic self-defense, ICE must not be tolerated.

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1 month ago

ICE Agent Filmed at Man's Front Door Warning 'We're Gonna Come Back for Your Whole Family' as Immigration Raids Reach Maine Soon after ICE launched a new operation in Maine, Ecuadorian immigrant Cristian Vaca was faced with a harrowing warning from federal agents standing outside his front door

“In cellphone footage taken by Vaca from inside his Biddeford home at the end of an interaction with immigration officers, an ICE agent puts his face against the window of the front door and says, ‘We're gonna come back for your whole family, OK?’” people.com/ice-agent-fi...

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1 month ago

From cheering you up to reading bedtime stories, grandma makes every moment feel safe and special. Let's celebrate our grandmothers!

Find these books here: flashlightpress.com/our-books/

@ipgbook.bsky.social #grandma #grandmalove #Grandparents @pippinmathur.bsky.social @mauriejmanning.bsky.social

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3 months ago

A tiny little girl named Gro who wants to be a big and tough warrior like her grandma and older sisters.

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3 months ago

A found Nordic family of a half elf, human grandma, two valkyries, a frost giant and a duck hug in front of mountain scenery.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’ve been working on this story in one format or another for over 12 years. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitartpostcardday

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4 months ago

The National Museum of Asian Art Diwali festival is on, just at a new location! Come make diya crafts with us tomorrow as well as see amazing dancers, music, rangoli creations and more! unionmarketdc.com/event/asia-a...
#diwali #diwalidc #diwali2025

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5 months ago

To aid folks in their ongoing education regarding the nature of book bans and censorship this #BannedBooksWeek (and beyond), we’re giving away a bundle of nonfiction and fiction books about the ongoing fight against book bans!

Check out our post on Instagram to enter ⬇️

📷 bit.ly/47dZjvJ

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5 months ago

Day 3 of #mabsdralloween and it’s a little witch and her buddy. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #cutewitch

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5 months ago

A trio of spooky pals walk with their treat buckets while kicking leaves on their way.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m an author-illustrator who loves little spookies! You can see more of my work at diandramae.com.

I am actively seeking representation.
#kidlitart #kidlit #halloween #illustration

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5 months ago

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is from a current project I’m working on and hope to send out one day. I’d love to illustrate other picture books, early readers and early graphic novels. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitartpostcardday

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5 months ago

I’m going to try and post more here especially for October and all of the fun drawing challenges. Here’s my illustration for day one! #kidlitartist #kidlitart #fallart #cutewitchart

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5 months ago

Light blue book cover (DINOSAUR DAYS) on dark blue background.

Happiest of book birthdays to @pippinmathur.bsky.social and DINOSAUR DAYS!

Dinosaurs don't always know how to behave, but they certainly have a lot of fun. Join a #dinosaur as she romps through her day, wreaking havoc in this joyful celebration of childhood. #dinosaurs #picturebook

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6 months ago

Thank you D!! 🩷

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6 months ago

Thank you Laura!! 💖

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6 months ago

Happy beginning of September and #kidlitartpostcard day! I’ve been working hard on developing my style & think I finally have it.
You can see new work on my site www.pippinmathur.com I would love to illustrate more pbs, chapter books and early gns! Repped by Jennifer Unter. #kidlitpostcard #kidlit

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7 months ago

Thank you! 💜

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7 months ago

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Just got back from a big trip no so time to create anything new but I’ve always loved these two. Repped by Jennifer Unter and I love illustrating picture books, chap books & early GNs. #kidlitart #picturebookillustrator #picturebook #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcardday

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8 months ago

A group of monsters are destroying a city while one orange monster floats on a unicorn floaty in the foreground.

Whoops, I almost missed #kidlitartpostcard day. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

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9 months ago

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

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9 months ago

Illustration of a goat and child birthday party at a playground. It looks like springtime and goats are nibbling flowers, cups, and gifts. Kids are swinging, sliding, and arriving with balloons. Art by Gina Perry

Next Thursday, June 5th, is the 3rd birthday of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Illustrators: get that work ready (new or gold!). Art Directors, Editors, and Agents: get ready to make some new connections! #kidlit #kidlitart

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11 months ago

New Book Announcement!

Coming Oct 13th from Reycraft Books. Illustrated by Pauline Gregory and written by me!
I wrote the story in 2018, based on my ferocious niece and her love of dinosaurs.

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11 months ago

Here’s a little something for #kidlitartpostcard day. I’d love to illustrate picture books and early readers/chapter books in addition to my own books. A big fan of fantasy, sweet & funny! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #illustrator

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11 months ago

Courtney laughed and she and a student strike poses during a book signing

Courtney stands in front of a stage where an image from her book, It’s Holi is displayed

Courtney stands on the corner of an auditorium stage, with a drawing of her puppy displayed on the big screen

I was the visiting author for the Young Authors celebration in the Shenandoah Valley.

For 4 days, I gave presentations and talked to students, teachers, reading specialists and librarians about books, writing and art.

It was an amazing, inspiring & uplifting experience. #schoolvisitsarethebest

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1 year ago

Happy Holi! Art from It’s Holi! Written by @sanyuktam.bsky.social and illustrated by me. Photo from this years Holi fun. 🎉

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1 year ago

A pretty mermaid with light brown skin and green and gold scales sits on a rock holding out her hand for a bird who is flying up with a flower clutched in its claws.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’d love to illustrate other author’s traditionally published work. And I’d really love to have a mermaid book one day! rep’d by Jennifer Unter. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #mermaidart #kidlitpostcard

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1 year ago

Thank you! 🩷

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1 year ago

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard

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