AUTHOR VISITS

WELCOME EDUCATORS AND LIBRARIANS!

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I am a lifelong book enthusiast and aim to excite the imagination of my audience to spark the joy of reading.

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I LOVE SPEAKING TO STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO READ PICTURE BOOKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, & create their own stories.

As an author and illustrator I connect with student writers and artists. I invite them into my journey and share my non-linear path to art and books. My goal is to inspire a love of reading and show them that hard work yields great results.

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AFTER THE VISIT, MANY STUDENTS WERE INSPIRED TO CREATE THEIR OWN STORIES AND DRAWINGS.

– Oregon Episcopal School

SAMPLE PROGRAMS

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Nidhi Chanani is giving a presentation to a large group of children in a school auditorium. The slide on the screen behind her displays an illustrated character with a bun hairstyle, blue eyes, and a striped shirt, with the words 'Quiet Karima'.

STORYTIME & DRAWING DEMO

I will present an interactive storytime along with a short presentation about her path to becoming an artist and author. It will culminate with a drawing demo that kids can join.

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GRAPHIC NOVELS

An interactive graphic novel reading along with a presentation on how an idea becomes a book and the process of making a graphic novel from sketches to finish.

Illustraton by Nidhi Chanani: A girl with long wavy brown hair holding a matchstick that ignites, producing a rainbow-colored flame rising above her. The background is filled with chaotic black scribbles surrounding her.

ART & JOY AS RESISTANCE

Nidhi will speak and share her unconventional path as an Indian-American woman to art and comics. She will share how making art and embracing joy has lead her to create art that connects and inspires.

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WE SO ENJOYED NIDHI. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL ARTIST, WRITER, AND PERSON.

– Dorris Eaton School, California

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A woman giving a presentation to a group of children in a classroom. The presentation slide shows a book titled 'Shark Princess: Surfin' Sharks' by Nidhi Ghanani. The classroom has colorful posters and bookshelves, with children seated on the floor listening attentively.

FAST FACTS:

  • I’ve presented across the country to thousands of kids

  • My presentations are 45-60 mins with time for Q&A

  • Ideal for K-8 and adapt to any mix of ages

  • Fun, interactive and engaging

  • I also offer comics making workshops and keynotes

SCHEDULE A VISIT!

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I’m excited to connect!