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.
The Light We Give
Fauja Singh Keeps Going

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The Light We Give
Fauja Singh Keeps Going

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

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FREE WEBINAR! Teaching and Learning Through The Lens of Your Students

Join us for a free webinar on Monday, October 23rd from 3:00pm-4:00pm EDT. Penguin Random House Education and Alliant International University have partnered to bring authors and educational leaders together for a two-part webinar series that provides expertise, guidance, and resources to educators seeking to amplify their impacts. Watch the first webinar, The Power of

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