A Vaisakhi to Remember
$40.40
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
15 April 2025
Summary
A new picture book from Simran Jeet Singh, A Vaisakhi to Remember celebrates community and heritage as a young girl looks for points of connection in a new country through the joyous Sikh spring harvest holiday of Vaisakhi.
“In our village, the best day of all was Vaisakhi, the spring harvest festival …”
When a Sikh family moves from their village in India to a faraway city on the other side of the world, a girl yearns for her grandmother’s hugs, her goat Ramu, and th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593859087 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593859081 |
| Author: | Simran Jeet Singh, Japneet Kaur |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Kokila |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 391g |
| Dimensions: | 287mm x 226mm x 8mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for A Vaisakhi to Remember by Simran Jeet Singh; Illustrated by Japneet Kaur:An ALSC 2026 Notable Children’s Book (Younger Readers category)A 2026 APALA Asian American Picture Book Honor“Kaur’s dense, jewel-like watercolor illustrations expand moments beyond Jeet Singh’s bustling text, leaning into group scenes and linking celebrations.” —Publishers Weekly“A heartfelt story of home, tradition, and continuity.” —Booklist“This tender story encapsulates the conflicting emotions that often accompany a move. An empathetic tale that speaks to the complex feelings inherent to undergoing big change.” —Kirkus Reviews“A beautiful picture book about a family’s honoring the evolution of traditions.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Beautiful watercolor illustrations present a tapestry of village life in a kaleidoscope of rich colors and patterns in this joyful story of celebrating Sikh culture and carrying on traditions.” — The Horn Book
About The Author
Simran Jeet Singh
Simran Jeet Singh
Simran Jeet Singh is a writer and professor who teaches about different cultures and religions. He is the author of multiple books, including:
- A Vaisakhi to Remember, illustrated by Japneet Kaur, which was awarded by the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) as a Picture Book Honor.
- Fauja Singh Keeps Going (Kokila, 2020), an award-winning picture book named a Best Book of 2020 by National Public Radio and the New York Public Library. This book has also been featured on CNN, BBC, Runner’s World, and TODAY.com.
Simran grew up in Texas and now lives with his family in New York City.
Japneet Kaur
Japneet Kaur graduated with a fine arts degree from the Chandigarh College of Art. She currently lives and works in Toronto, Canada as a painter, illustrator, potter, and animator. Her picture book illustration debut, A Vaisakhi to Remember, written by Simran Jeet Singh, was awarded by the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) as a Picture Book Honor.
Her work is inspired by narratives, some real, some fantastical. She draws inspiration from small tales that weave through the natural and human world, using a continuous vocabulary based on themes of homes, habitats, ecosystems, migrations, immigration, and representation.
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