Simran Jeet Singh, author portrait
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Simran Jeet Singh

Dr. Simran Jeet Singh is the author of the national bestseller, The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life (Riverhead) and two children’s books, Fauja Singh Keeps Going and A Vaisakhi to Remember (both Kokila). An assistant professor of interreligious histories at Union Theological Seminary, he is also senior advisor for the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program, host of the PRX podcast Wisdom & Practice, a contributor to TIME, and a columnist for Religion News Service. He lives in New York City with his family.
A Vaisakhi to Remember
The Light We Give
Fauja Singh Keeps Going

Books

A Vaisakhi to Remember
The Light We Give
Fauja Singh Keeps Going

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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Books for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

For World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st, we are sharing a collection that includes titles that advise on communicating with others with differing opinions about complex topics and books that give insight on systemic societal issues that individuals might face in their personal and professional lives. Our goal is

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