Courtney Pippin-Mathur | Kidlit artist & writer
@pippinmathur.bsky.social
author/illustrator, teacher, painter of journals, maker of creatures and things, she/her
www.pippinmathur.com
www.pippinmathur.com
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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.
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.
ICE detain yet another minor child—chase him down his own street and tackle him to pavement.
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
January 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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.
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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“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...
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
people.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 PM
“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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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
Find these books here: flashlightpress.com/our-books/
@ipgbook.bsky.social #grandma #grandmalove #Grandparents @pippinmathur.bsky.social @mauriejmanning.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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
Find these books here: flashlightpress.com/our-books/
@ipgbook.bsky.social #grandma #grandmalove #Grandparents @pippinmathur.bsky.social @mauriejmanning.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’ve been working on this story in one format or another for over 12 years. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitartpostcardday
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’ve been working on this story in one format or another for over 12 years. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitartpostcardday
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
#diwali #diwalidc #diwali2025
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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
#diwali #diwalidc #diwali2025
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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
Check out our post on Instagram to enter ⬇️
📷 bit.ly/47dZjvJ
October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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
Check out our post on Instagram to enter ⬇️
📷 bit.ly/47dZjvJ
October 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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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
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
October 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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
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
October 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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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
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
September 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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
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
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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
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
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
August 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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
July 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
June 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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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
May 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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
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.
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.
April 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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.
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.
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
April 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
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
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
March 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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
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
Happy Holi! Art from It’s Holi! Written by @sanyuktam.bsky.social and illustrated by me. Photo from this years Holi fun. 🎉
March 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Happy Holi! Art from It’s Holi! Written by @sanyuktam.bsky.social and illustrated by me. Photo from this years Holi fun. 🎉
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
March 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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
February 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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This is brilliant. A declassified World War II guide for citizen saboteurs on how to fight fascism is going viral
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www.404media.co/declassified...
Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral
The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is brilliant. A declassified World War II guide for citizen saboteurs on how to fight fascism is going viral
www.404media.co/declassified...
www.404media.co/declassified...
Thank you for sharing Nina! 🩷
January 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Thank you for sharing Nina! 🩷
My #artvsartist for 2024 for illustration. ✨
December 29, 2024 at 6:52 PM
My #artvsartist for 2024 for illustration. ✨