STORIES THAT

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I’m Nidhi Chanani

ILLUSTRATOR, AUTHOR & SPEAKER

Through words and art, I bring heart, humor, and representation to readers of all ages while helping fellow creators find clarity and confidence in their own stories.

MOST RECENT RELEASES

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Book cover titled 'Super Boba, Café' by Nidhi Chanani, depicting two animated characters running with a cityscape in the background, under a starry sky with purple and pink hues.

SUPER BOBA CAFE

A sweet and magical new middle-grade graphic novel about a boba café, an earthquake-causing monster, and an unforgettable summer.

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Book cover titled 'Shark Princess' by Nidhi Chanani, featuring a smiling cartoon shark with a crown of seashells and starfish, swimming in an underwater colorful coral reef.

SHARK PRINCESS

A new early reader graphic novel series from the critically acclaimed creator of Pashmina, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.

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Cover of a children's book titled 'Quiet Karima' by Nidhi Chanani featuring an illustrated girl with dark hair in a bun, wearing a striped shirt, with colorful abstract background.

QUIET KARIMA

Even if you’re quiet, you can still be loud!

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Book a visit

INSPIRING YOUNG READERS AND CREATORS

I love visiting schools and libraries to share my journey as an author and illustrator. Through storytime, drawing demos, and behind-the-scenes insights into making books, I help students (K–8) connect with reading, creativity, and their own storytelling voice.

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Creative Coaching

SUPPORT FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR ARTISTIC JOURNEY

Whether you're drafting your first book or polishing a manuscript, I offer honest feedback, tailored guidance, and steady support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

FAN-FAVORITE PRINTS

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THE GOOD FIGHT

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A girl with curly hair contains miniature iconic landmarks and landscapes within her hair, set against a pink and blue gradient background.

BOOK DREAM BELIEVER

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Couple embracing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge with children playing in the grassy park and a person flying a kite under a bright blue sky.

CRISSY FIELD

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PEEK AT MY PORTFOLIO

A glimpse at the original art, collaborations, and playful sketches that shape my creative world.

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NIDHI CHANANI MAKES ART THAT SMILES BACK AND STORIES THAT STICK.

I’m an illustrator, author, and creative guide who believes in joy, representation, and breaking a few rules along the way.

WHAT I’VE BEEN SHARING LATELY

A cartoon drawing by Nidhi of a mother washing dishes at the sink and her child pointing and saying, 'Mama, another!' The child comments on the mother washing dishes three times in one day.

WHAT’S NEW

Over the past month I moved from 2,000 square feet to less than 1,000.

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A black and white comic illustration of a young girl and an older girl, likely her mother, standing and talking. The older girl looks serious, and the younger girl is speaking with a speech bubble that says, 'My dad took all the graphic novels from our house and threw them away.' The text at the top mentions they are in Atlanta after a school visit, and a little Indian American girl shared this story.

EMBRACE GRAPHIC NOVELS

A version of this post is available as a poster.

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Illustration by Nidhi Chanani of several couples sharing hugs and kisses beneath the phrase 'Love to Resist' in bold, black letters.

LOVE TO RESIST

I released free protest posters when the current president came into power the first time.

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Illustration by Nidhi Chanani: Multiple lit paper lanterns float in a dark blue sky with small white stars and dots scattered across.

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