Kristine Woods

National bestselling author and advocate Simran Jeet Singh reads his debut childrens book "Fauja Singh Keeps Going" as part of his national book launch and the PGCMLS live virtual read-aloud series. "Fauja Singh Keeps Going" is the first-ever children’s book from a major publisher to center a Sikh story.

ABOUT FAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING

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