INTERVIEW: Nidhi Chanani on SHARK PRINCESS: SHARK PARTY!

In Shark Princess: Shark Get together! by Nidhi Chanani, Kitana and Mack are again for a shark get together! THE second book of princess shark series for younger readers will seem on Might 2^n/a2023.

To have fun the most recent launch of the princess shark sequence, The Beat caught up with Chanani by way of e-mail to be taught extra in regards to the genesis of the sequence, ask questions in regards to the aquariums, and discover out which sharks current the best inventive problem!

AVERY KAPLAN: Though there’s reference to the dedication of princess sharkare you able to share the genesis of this story with our readers?

NIDHI CHANANI: After all! For my daughter’s fourth birthday, I made a decision to attract on some plain paper baggage we had for goodie baggage. Across the 20^e bag, I ran out of concepts and turned to her and requested her what I ought to draw. She stated “A shark princess” and I shortly drew a shark with a crown. Ending the baggage, I stated to myself… it is an amazing idea! Has this already been carried out? It seems that was not the case and so I began writing the sequence quickly after! All because of her.

KAPLAN: What’s within the drawing of an cute shark?

CHANI: Haha! Nicely, years of follow helps! I spent a variety of time watching documentaries about sharks to check their physique actions and determine the best way to simplify their shapes and fins. So numerous follow and watching numerous shark movies!

KAPLAN: Each princess shark And Shark Princess: Shark Get together! characteristic boatloads of puns. Did you’ve got a selected pun that you just had been significantly completely happy to incorporate?

CHANI: Fintastic is unquestionably one! I needed to incorporate gil-stopper as a heart-stopper however I believe it is not good for the age group – however I nonetheless find it irresistible.

KAPLAN: What do you hope younger readers take away from the adventures of Kitana the Whale Shark and Mack the Mako Shark?

CHANI: The message of accepting your pal and serving to them settle for themselves is the center of the sequence. And that princesses (and sharks) aren’t a static factor however will be adventurous, harmful, introverted…all of it! Advanced and pleasant.

KAPLAN: Are you a fan of aquariums? Do you’ve got a favourite that you’ve got visited?

CHANI: I like Monterey Bay Aquarium. Actually, I am an ocean fan. That is my completely happy place. I go to aquariums with my household and we attempt to snorkel within the ocean a number of occasions a 12 months. I’m continuously impressed by the wonder, scope and variety of the world while you dip your head beneath the floor of the water. It’s magic.

KAPLAN: Each princess shark And Shark Princess: Shark Get together! current background materials that features info about sharks. How was the method of discovering this info? Had been you most stunned to be taught a selected reality about sharks?

CHANI: I like a gaggle of sharks to be known as a shiver. I additionally liked studying in regards to the sharks that thrive in underwater volcanoes. How some can lose 35,000 tooth of their lifetime! That many should preserve transferring to remain alive. And that whale sharks have distinctive recognizing patterns like fingerprints. There are extra, however these are a few of my favourite info!

KAPLAN: Had been there any specific comics, books, films, music, or some other kind of media that significantly impressed you when you had been engaged on the princess shark books?

CHANI: Completely! I’ve watched so many Nationwide Geographic documentaries about sharks, whales and the ocean. There’s a whale documentary narrated by Sigourney Weaver which I significantly favored.

KAPLAN: Shark Princess: Shark Get together! lives as much as its title, together with a number of double spreads that every characteristic all kinds of shark species! Did you’ve got a favourite drawing? Has anybody provide you with a selected problem?

CHANI: I really like drawing Kitana and Mack, in fact! I additionally loved drawing tiger sharks and carpet sharks. I discover hammerhead sharks essentially the most troublesome, particularly when I’ve to attract them whereas turning or in profile.

KAPLAN: Are you able to give us a touch as to what the longer term holds for Kitana and Mack?

CHANI: Extra adventures! In every e-book, I wish to dig deeper into their characters and elevate them out of their snug currents into thrilling new waves. Within the third quantity I take them out of the water a bit! It comes out in early 2024, so the wait will not be too lengthy to see their subsequent journey.

Shark Princess: Shark Get together! will probably be accessible at your native bookstore and/or public library beginning Might 2^n/a2023.