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Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon Hardcover – Picture Book, August 25, 2020

by Simran Jeet Singh (Author), Baljinder Kaur (Illustrator)
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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.

Every step forward is a victory.

Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn't allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn't stop him. Working on his family's farm, Fauja grew stronger to meet his own full potential.

He never stopped striving. At the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race.

With exuberant text by Simran Jeet Singh and exhilarating illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh reminds us that it's both where we start and how we finish that make our journeys unforgettable.
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  3. Language
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  7. Publisher
    Kokila
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    August 25, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
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PRAISE FOR FAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING

An NPR Best Book of 2020
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020
A Chicago Public Library Best Informational Book for Younger Readers of 2020
A 2021 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List pick
A University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers 2020
A Rhode Island Children's Book Award Nominee 2022
A 2021-2022 VA READS Picture Book Winner
International Literacy Association Notable Book for a Global Society 2021


"Uplifting." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[An] engaging picture book... with an inspirational message and strong cultural content." --School Library Journal

"A powerful and utterly unique biography about a modern hero of great character and perseverance through disability, adversity, bigotry, and personal loss." --Booklist

"An inspirational story about persevering in the face of hardship." -Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Simran Jeet Singh loves sports and signed up for his first marathon after being inspired by Fauja Singh -- and like Fauja, he hasn't stopped running since. Simran is an activist, writer, and scholar who believes deeply in the divine goodness of all people. He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and now lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.

Baljinder Kaur is an illustrator and storyteller. She enjoys observing, exploring, and expressing the simple joys and often seemingly ordinary details of life around her through mixed media. FAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING is her first trade picture book. Learn more about her work at www.baljinderkaur.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kokila; Illustrated edition (August 25, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525555099
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525555094
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD730L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.87 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.19 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 549 ratings

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Simran Jeet Singh is the Executive Director for the Aspen Institute's Religion & Society Program. He's a Soros Equality Fellow with the Open Society Foundations, Senior Adviser on Equity and Inclusion for YSC Consulting, and a Visiting Professor at Union Seminary. Simran is an activist, writer, and scholar who believes deeply in the divine goodness of all people. He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and now lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.

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Truly inspiring! A great read !
It's such an inspiring story ! I loved this book !My kid thoroughly enjoys listening to it at bedtime .he loves looking at the colorful pictures in there. I know he feels inspired by this story .Although the book is long and my 6 year old usually falls asleep before I get to the good part where fauja runs the Toronto waterfront marathon, and finishes it, setting a world record. . One day I will be able to read him the complete story .Overall a great book , and a truly inspirational story ! A great read for kids of all ages.
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Manbeena Anand
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lessons for your kiddos!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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Wow! What an amazing read for your kiddos (and adults, too!) to learn about perseverance, commitment and self-reliance! I had certainly heard about Fauja Singh's record-breaking marathons and been awed by the fact that he started running after he was 80. But, I had no idea about his childhood or experiences growing up in Punjab. The story was extremely well written and tells the tale of an extraordinary person. There are so many aspects of his life journey that are relatable -- a child growing up with a disability, bullying, being an immigrant, finding your calling late in life, etc. Not only that, but the illustrations are beautiful! The image I included was one of my favorite pages from the book. The way the illustrator added prints to Fauja's grandmother's kameez (far right) and added the traditional Punjabi embroidery of phulkari for the woman's scarf (far left) brought these characters to life. I also appreciated seeing the Sikh kara (bracelet) and the Punjabi parandi (decorative tassels braided in hair). These subtle, yet powerful images drew me in to the story even more. Seeing Sikh characters and traditional Sikh and Punjabi imagery in this book brought a smile to my face. I just had my first child a few months ago, and I can't wait to share this story of Fauja Singh with her (and her cousins)!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great lessons for your kiddos!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
Wow! What an amazing read for your kiddos (and adults, too!) to learn about perseverance, commitment and self-reliance! I had certainly heard about Fauja Singh's record-breaking marathons and been awed by the fact that he started running after he was 80. But, I had no idea about his childhood or experiences growing up in Punjab. The story was extremely well written and tells the tale of an extraordinary person. There are so many aspects of his life journey that are relatable -- a child growing up with a disability, bullying, being an immigrant, finding your calling late in life, etc. Not only that, but the illustrations are beautiful! The image I included was one of my favorite pages from the book. The way the illustrator added prints to Fauja's grandmother's kameez (far right) and added the traditional Punjabi embroidery of phulkari for the woman's scarf (far left) brought these characters to life. I also appreciated seeing the Sikh kara (bracelet) and the Punjabi parandi (decorative tassels braided in hair). These subtle, yet powerful images drew me in to the story even more. Seeing Sikh characters and traditional Sikh and Punjabi imagery in this book brought a smile to my face. I just had my first child a few months ago, and I can't wait to share this story of Fauja Singh with her (and her cousins)!
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Sally A. Larhette
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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A wonderful story, well written and good colorful pictures!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly inspiring! A great read !
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It's such an inspiring story ! I loved this book !
My kid thoroughly enjoys listening to it at bedtime .he loves looking at the colorful pictures in there. I know he feels inspired by this story .
Although the book is long and my 6 year old usually falls asleep before I get to the good part where fauja runs the Toronto waterfront marathon, and finishes it, setting a world record. . One day I will be able to read him the complete story .
Overall a great book , and a truly inspirational story ! A great read for kids of all ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly inspiring! A great read !
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
It's such an inspiring story ! I loved this book !
My kid thoroughly enjoys listening to it at bedtime .he loves looking at the colorful pictures in there. I know he feels inspired by this story .
Although the book is long and my 6 year old usually falls asleep before I get to the good part where fauja runs the Toronto waterfront marathon, and finishes it, setting a world record. . One day I will be able to read him the complete story .
Overall a great book , and a truly inspirational story ! A great read for kids of all ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons for All Ages
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020
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I worried that my 6th and 4th grader had outgrown the children's book fun of old. This book proved me wrong! A lovely story of the power of believing in yourself, working hard, and doing your best. It also shares the lesson of working to fix a problem from where you are using your personal talents. Lessons we can use at any age. My 6th grader said "This is inspiring, we can do anything we believe in if we don't give up." My favorite quote was from Fuaja, "You know yourselves and what you are capable of. Today is a chance to do your best." We have officially adopted this saying in our home moving forward. Beatifully written, creative and interesting illustrations, and a story that has lessons for days, we highly recommend adding this to your shelf!
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Harleen
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best children's books out there, period.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
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This is one of the best children's books we have ever come across for our 5 year old daughter. The story is poignant, inspiring, extraordinary and beautifully told. The life lessons woven throughout are unforgettable. The illustrations are exquisite. Our daughter was deeply engrossed from page one to the end and asked so many questions along the way... The book created lots of opportunities to talk about the importance of grit and perseverance and we had such a wonderful time reading it together. Really, really enjoyable and meaningful book! We will read it til it falls apart and then some! This is a must by for your kids -- this is one of those special books they will remember into adulthood.
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harleenkaur
5.0 out of 5 stars educational, inspiring, and stunning through and thorugh!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
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This is one of my favorite children's books. Seeing the true story of a Sikh family told so creatively through such beautifully crafted illustrations was so lovely to see. The book kept my 2 y/o, 7y/o and 9y/o nieces and nephew captivated by the thoughtful illustrations, fascinating story, and had them learning the whole way. Story time with Fauja Singh Keeps going sparked conversations between us about overcoming obstacles, understanding and living with disabilities, doing what you love, and celebrating diverse stories. Even as an adult, I am so happy to have this children's book on my bookshelf and incredibly excited to support the creators of this work. Buy this book for yourself and all the young people in your life! You will be so happy that you did.
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ANoor
5.0 out of 5 stars I promise your child will love this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
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I'm a parent of 3 young children and reading time is an important part of their day. They don't go to bed without us reading to them, so we're always on the lookout for new books.

Fauja Singh Keeps Going is such a perfect book for children (and adults). It includes new and thoughtful ideas, the struggles that life brings, and the joy of overcoming those struggles. It reminds children that while life may be tough at times, there's nothing they can't overcome with belief in themselves, and with love from family and friends.

This is an inspiring and heart-warming read that helps children recognize the reality that life is hard, but that's why they must keep going. It quite literally shows how success isn't in the destination, but in the journey itself. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
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In the Sticks
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring true story for children and adults
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020
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The main character in this story is both physically handicapped as a child and, when he moves to the U.S., a member of a tiny religious minority whose members look different. His ability to overcome both of these through character and perseverance is the essence of the book and, being true, is genuinely inspiring. Well written and well illustrated, this is an easy book to read to children and enjoy yourself.
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Manny
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic story and illustrations!
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2023
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I can’t say how much I love this book! The story is captivating with beautifully detailed illustrations. It has such a great message about persistence while also touching on real world issues like racism and depression in a way that is appropriate to introduce to school kids in their early years. My 7-year-old takes out the book from our bookshelf often and says it is his new favourite book. I’ve bought more copies to give as gifts and am recommending it to all my friends with kids. A truly inspiring book!
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Manish
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in India on November 28, 2023
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Awesome and inspiring....must read
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Mandy
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic biography of Fauja Singh's incredible life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2021
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If you want to diversify your collection of children's books, this one ticks all the boxes. An incredible true story of an incredible man! It is a heartwarming tale of Fauja Singh's life from early childhood to late 90's - I learnt so much about Fauja Singh's life and my children (5 and 3 yrs old) found this book very interesting! The illustrations are beautiful and bring the story to life. You will enjoy it as much as your children. A very good and easy read. Highly recommended.
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Gurinder
5.0 out of 5 stars Our family loved the book, it has been well read by the kids!
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2021
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As second generation Punjabi Sikhs who are far removed from Punjab it is nice to see someone catering to our children's needs, the kids loved the book. They could easily identify with the characters and enjoyed reading the book to each other. The art and story line were excellent, sad how Fauja singh wasn't accepted for his handicap but loved how he overcame the challenges placed before him. Thanks!
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Jugjot
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in India on March 26, 2023
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Lovely book
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