Nidhi Chanani is an East Bay author and illustrator. Her graphic novels for kids include "Pashmina," "Jukebox," the "Shark Princess" series and her latest, "Super Boba Cafe." At this interactive program, kids will get to meet a graphic novelist, learn her process for writing and drawing and see a live drawing presentation. Come join if you love reading and comics!

Nidhi Chanani is an award-winning author and illustrator of over a dozen books. She was born in Kolkata, India and raised in California. She holds a degree in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2012 she was honored by the Obama Administration as a Champion of Change. Her graphic novels include Pashmina, Jukebox, Super Boba Café and the Shark Princess series. She wrote and illustrated the picture book What will my story be? She’s illustrated a number of picture books including I will be fierce, Strong and Binny’s Diwali. Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Everydayloveart.com

There will be two author talks, one at the Capitola Library 2:30-3:30pm and one at the Scotts Valley Library 4:00-5:00pm.