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Kamala Nair

@kamala_m_nair

NewYork Times Bestselling illustrator of Gorgeously Me! 📚 HarperCollins, PRH, Scholastic, S&S, Walker Books, Amazon, OUP, Bloomsbury

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A little late to #kidlitpostcard day! But here is an artwork from “A Bindi Can Be..” written by @suma_subramaniam published by @kidscanpress @astoundusagency kamalanairart.com

A little late to #kidlitpostcard day! But here is an artwork from “A Bindi Can Be..” written by @suma_subramaniam published by @kidscanpress @astoundusagency 
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The amazing thing about the Crystal Kite Award is that it's a lot like the Oscar. It's the only peer-given award in our biz. So, a HUGE congratulations to all of these amazing books and their authors! scbwi #crystalkite #kidlit

The amazing thing about the Crystal Kite Award is that it's a lot like the Oscar. It's the only peer-given award in our biz. So, a HUGE congratulations to all of these amazing books and their authors! <a href="/scbwi/">scbwi</a> #crystalkite #kidlit
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“The Light Within You” written by the talented Namita Moolani Mehra is one of the WINNER of #scwbi Crystal Kite Award for Middle East and Asia! We are incredibly happy and grateful for this recognition. 🪔 A big thank you to everyone! Astound US Agency

“The Light Within You” written by the talented Namita Moolani Mehra is one of the WINNER of #scwbi Crystal Kite Award for Middle East and Asia! We are incredibly happy and grateful for this recognition. 🪔
A big thank you to everyone! <a href="/astound_us/">Astound US Agency</a>
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Colour proofs for “Maya’s Holi” is here!!! Written by Thirty Umrigar, published by Scholastic will be out in 2025! And what a dream team to work with! 🫶🏾 Patti Ann Harris Jess Tice-Gilbert Doan Buu Astound US Inc

Colour proofs for “Maya’s Holi” is here!!! Written by Thirty Umrigar, published by Scholastic will be out in 2025! And what a dream team to work with! 🫶🏾 Patti Ann Harris Jess Tice-Gilbert Doan Buu Astound US Inc
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A Perfect Indian Summer: Mangoes and Holi 🥭 Maya's Holi is a picture book that celebrates the colorful joy of Holi, while also taking a trip down memory lane to my childhood summers in India. #kidlit #holi #picturebook

A Perfect Indian Summer: Mangoes and Holi 🥭
Maya's Holi is a picture book that celebrates the colorful joy of Holi, while also taking a trip down memory lane to my childhood summers in India. #kidlit #holi #picturebook
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Maya’s Holi 🥭🎉Written by Thrity Umrigar, art directed by Jess Tice Gilbert, Patti Ann Harris and Ken from the Scholastic team. Thanks to Astound US Inc ♥️🌸 Grab your copies here : shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommer…

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A heartfelt thank you to Thrity Umrigar Thrity Umrigar Jess Dice Gilbert , Patti Ann Harris, Ken from the Scholastic team Scholastic @scholastic and my agents at Astound for their unwavering support. :) Grab your copies here : shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommer…

A heartfelt thank you to Thrity Umrigar <a href="/ThrityUmrigar/">Thrity Umrigar</a>  Jess Dice Gilbert , Patti Ann Harris, Ken from the Scholastic team <a href="/Scholastic/">Scholastic</a> @scholastic and my agents at Astound for their unwavering support. :)  

Grab your copies here :

shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommer…
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Celebrating this wonderful week of Holi, I wanted to share with you the process of creating this picture book “Maya’s Holi”, written by Thrity Umrigar and published by Scholastic

Celebrating this wonderful week of Holi, I wanted to share with you the process of creating this picture book “Maya’s Holi”, written by <a href="/ThrityUmrigar/">Thrity Umrigar</a> and published by <a href="/Scholastic/">Scholastic</a>
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Part 2 : STORYBOARDING We have multiple scenes that shows the festival of Holi - in the introduction we showed a scene of #holi being celebrated in Mathura and eventually tried to show the festival in different places and perspective to show the festival in all its colours.

Part 2 : STORYBOARDING 
We have multiple scenes that shows the festival of Holi - in the introduction we showed a scene of #holi being celebrated in Mathura and eventually tried to show the festival in different places and perspective to show the festival in all its colours.
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Part 3 : Cover Design The concept is to depict the main character, Maya, immersed in vibrant colors and celebrating the festival amidst the crowd.

Part 3 : Cover Design
The concept is to depict the main character, Maya, immersed in vibrant colors and celebrating the festival amidst the crowd.
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Part 5: An Ode to Bollywood A particular kind of audience will go to a gallery but on the street, a millionaire can also see the art and so can a beggar. There are no boundaries. – Ranjit Dahiya #publishing #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookart #holi

Part 5: An Ode to Bollywood 

A particular kind of audience will go to a gallery but on the street, a millionaire can also see the art and so can a beggar. There are no boundaries. – Ranjit Dahiya #publishing #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookart #holi
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Part 6 : Inspired by Vintage Indian Art During the late 19th century till the 20th century - posters were an important medium used to communicate, influence and shape the history of Mankind. #mayasholi #picturebookart #kidlitpostcard #Illustrator #conceptsketch

Part 6 : Inspired by Vintage Indian Art
During the late 19th century till the 20th century - posters were an important medium used to communicate, influence and shape the history of Mankind. #mayasholi #picturebookart #kidlitpostcard #Illustrator #conceptsketch
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“The Himalayan Nights” is coming out soon! 🏔️ I had the incredible joy of working on this book last year while traveling through Himachal. It’s dedicated to the amazing people I met in the mountains. 💌🌲

“The Himalayan Nights” is coming out soon! 🏔️ I had the incredible joy of working on this book last year while traveling through Himachal. It’s dedicated to the amazing people I met in the mountains. 💌🌲