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My Name is Saajin Singh

By Kuljinder Kaur Brar

A picture book that explores the importance of pronouncing names properly and celebrates cultural identity.

Hair Twins

By Raakhee Mirchandani

A charming story about the special hair bond between a Sikh father and daughter as they boldly celebrate and proudly share their family tradition.

Star of Anise

By Jane Jolly

Annie and Arthur have been eagerly awaiting Bhagwan Singh’s next visit. What wondrous things will he have in his cart this time?

The Garden of Peace

By Navjot Kaur

When five ugly and dried up seeds are found, Elders and little ones wonder if they will grow anything at all. Some throw the seeds aside, while others hold out hope.

Super Satya Saves the Day

By Raakhee Mirchandani

Satya is ready to have a super day at school and finally conquer the tallest slide in Hoboken. But things take a not-so-super turn when she realizes her superhero cape is stuck at the dry cleaners. Can Satya face her fears and still be the hero everyone knows her to be, even if she isn’t wearing her cape? 

What is a Patka?

By Tajinder Kalia

Mohan wears a patka everyday...and he gets lots of questions!

Parents, Educators and Caregivers can use this book as a resource to educate young children on the Sikh Patka.

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

By Sandhya Parappukkaran

When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name. ​

When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right.

Bilal Cooks Daal

By Aisha Saeed

Six-year-old Bilal introduces his friends to his favourite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork, community, and sharing.

Fauja Singh Keeps Going

By Simran Jeet Singh

The true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community.

Mandeep’s Cloudy Days

By Kuljinder Kaur Brar

A beautiful picture book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions when we’re away from the people we love.

Dreams of Hope – A Bedtime Lullaby

By Navjot Kaur

With a quiet compassion for the natural world, a father and daughter explore the meaning of beauty.

A Lions Mane

By Navjot Kaur

Central to this story is a young Sikh boy, who explores what it means to be different just like you. The first page turn asks a question that will encourage deeper conversations about identity and belonging: “Do you know who I am?

Kamals Kes

By Baljinder Kaur

This Own Voices story offers young girls an empowering choice when it comes to their developing body hair. Kamal will have to confront her deepest thoughts to reimagine what beautiful means to her.

Laxmi’s Mooch

By Shelly Anand

A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl’s journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her moustache.

Stay for Dinner

By Sandhya Parappukkaran

Reshma loves dinnertime with her family. Her family eat with their hands – not just finger food type–eating, but hands-on squishy eating. When she’s invited to stay for dinner at her friends’ homes, she finds out that they all eat in different ways. What will her friends say when they see her family eat with their hands?

A Vaisakhi to Remember

By Simran Jeet Singh

An immigrant girl misses her life in India, but discovers joy in creating new, familiar traditions.

Ajooni The Kaurageous

By Amarpreet Kaur Dham

Ajooni Kaur is the bravest girl in the whole neighborhood, but then a ferocious dragon appears in the forest. Will Ajooni be able to rediscover her courage and be the bravest girl in the neighbourhood again?

The many colors of Harpreet Singh

By Supriya Kelkar

Harpreet Singh loves his colors—but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again?

Guru Nanak the Magnificient

By Baljinder Kaur

This beautifully illustrated poem celebrates the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, in gratitude of the light that they have brought into this world.

Hair Oil Magic

By Anu Chouhan

Meenu loves Magic Hair Days, when Mommy mixes sweet-smelling oils together and massages the potion into Meenu’s scalp and hair. It always leaves Meenu with a fuzzy, magical feeling. And after bath time, when Mom washes the oils out, Meenu’s hair is soft and shining.

Bhangra Baby

By Kabir Seghal & Surishtha Seghal

Luckily, his family and friends are ready to show him the moves. He joins the crowd on the dance floor and learns to step, hop, twist, and jump to the rhythm of the drum. Before long Bhangra Baby has the moves down and is ready to bhangra!

Amma’s Sari

By Sandhya Parappukkaran

As a second-generation migrant, 6-year-old Shreya’s life tilts between her life at home and the outside world. While her love for family lifts her up, her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that her mother's sari attracts.