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I Spent Years Trying To Publish Kids Books. Publishers Rejected Them But I Kept Trying
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I Spent Years Trying To Publish Kids Books. Publishers Rejected Them But I Kept Trying

Nidhi Chanani
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I love animals and I love reading. I studied literature before I studied art. When I began my drawing series I incorporated my love of animals into my work. As my art career grew I drafted many kids’ books and pitched them to publishers. After many attempts, I still haven’t sold any (I will keep trying).

Meanwhile, I began selling prints of my animal drawings. At first, friends bought them, then friends of friends, then strangers… and the adorable animal prints even ended up in the nursery on the TV show Modern Family. Most of the people who buy my animal prints put them in children’s rooms. I had never seen them in person until I went to visit one of my friends. My beautiful drawings were above her son’s bed. I realized then that children are growing up with this art. My work is now on the walls of my daughter’s nursery.

So maybe I don’t have a children’s book they can love, but I have the next best thing – drawings for kids. Children wake up and drift off to dreams looking at my art. For me, that’s a big success. I also draw illustrations of everyday love, which you can see here.

More info: everydayloveart.com | Etsy

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Nidhi Chanani

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Artist & owner of #EverydayLoveArt. Born in India, living in the SF bay area. Currently working on debut graphic novel, Pashmina, to be published by First Second.

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Nidhi Chanani

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Artist & owner of #EverydayLoveArt. Born in India, living in the SF bay area. Currently working on debut graphic novel, Pashmina, to be published by First Second.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

amazing you could do childrens books theyd love your drawings

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we often hear a phrase "if its so good why is no one using it"..well here is an excellent example..Talk about good things being rejected.. Nidhi, I think you are an amazing artist!!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pandamonium is my absolute favourite, although they're all adorable.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have you considered self publishing? Your art is amazing. Don't let the publishers put you off.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are bery adorable! You have a lovely style and great color-using skills <3

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They would be good as animations or cartoons, they are so cute!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very very cute i would love to have that kind of book for childrens

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are absolutely adorable. I want them all. You ate so talented. I love them and incan see how hundreds would too.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love your work. I write children stories but can't illustrate them. You have an amazing gift. If you ever want to work together please let me know. Some of your work I looked at and was inspired to write card verses for. You have been blessed with a great talent. Thank you for sharing it.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nidhi, i got rejected plenty too. but then I said eff it and decided to do it myself. Once i did that, the possibilities started opening up. Your work is fresh as always! See you soon!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These drawings are beautiful! Maybe you can collaborate with a writer and work on a book together? Because I can't imagine you get rejected because of the artwork, your art is amazing :)

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you for a bit of brightness in a world that so many strange religionists attempt to destroy the beauty of.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your work is so adorable. Those publishing companies are missing out.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every child deserves to see these and you deserve to be seen by everyone.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations. I loved your illustrations and would love to read the books as well. Thank you for sharing and keep trying!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shame on those publishers even if the content of your books (which I have not read so IDK) were not good they should have hired you as a illustrator

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

amazing you could do childrens books theyd love your drawings

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we often hear a phrase "if its so good why is no one using it"..well here is an excellent example..Talk about good things being rejected.. Nidhi, I think you are an amazing artist!!

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Pandamonium is my absolute favourite, although they're all adorable.

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Have you considered self publishing? Your art is amazing. Don't let the publishers put you off.

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very very cute i would love to have that kind of book for childrens

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They are absolutely adorable. I want them all. You ate so talented. I love them and incan see how hundreds would too.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love your work. I write children stories but can't illustrate them. You have an amazing gift. If you ever want to work together please let me know. Some of your work I looked at and was inspired to write card verses for. You have been blessed with a great talent. Thank you for sharing it.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nidhi, i got rejected plenty too. but then I said eff it and decided to do it myself. Once i did that, the possibilities started opening up. Your work is fresh as always! See you soon!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These drawings are beautiful! Maybe you can collaborate with a writer and work on a book together? Because I can't imagine you get rejected because of the artwork, your art is amazing :)

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you for a bit of brightness in a world that so many strange religionists attempt to destroy the beauty of.

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Your work is so adorable. Those publishing companies are missing out.

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Every child deserves to see these and you deserve to be seen by everyone.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations. I loved your illustrations and would love to read the books as well. Thank you for sharing and keep trying!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shame on those publishers even if the content of your books (which I have not read so IDK) were not good they should have hired you as a illustrator

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