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Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon
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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Kokila
- Publish Date: Aug 25th, 2020
- Pages: 48
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.10in - 11.20in - 0.40in - 1.05lb
- EAN: 9780525555094
- Recommended age: 04-08
- Categories: • Biography & Autobiography - Cultural & Regional• Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation• Sports & Recreation - Track & Field
About the Author
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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Simran Jeet Singh is the author of Fauja Singh Keeps Going. The picture book tells the true story of Fauja Singh, who may be may be the oldest person to ever complete a marathon. Join the author online to hear about his personal story and ask questions. https://t.co/WnnGHvBCHr https://t.co/IZAmBfHegE
Asia Society & Museum in New York brings together the best experts on Asian culture, arts, business & policy.
This weekend—join a reading and Q&A Feb 27 w/@simran Jeet Singh, author of "Fauja Singh Keeps Going," the first children's book from a major publisher to center a Sikh story. The event kicks off @AsiaSocietyEDU's #ownvoices Virtual Reading Room series: https://bddy.me/3bTxsDx https://t.co/f9wTubVQNH
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Praise for this book
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
What people are saying
Your community library, online and in person.
Simran Jeet Singh is the author of Fauja Singh Keeps Going. The picture book tells the true story of Fauja Singh, who may be may be the oldest person to ever complete a marathon. Join the author online to hear about his personal story and ask questions. https://t.co/WnnGHvBCHr https://t.co/IZAmBfHegE
Asia Society & Museum in New York brings together the best experts on Asian culture, arts, business & policy.
This weekend—join a reading and Q&A Feb 27 w/@simran Jeet Singh, author of "Fauja Singh Keeps Going," the first children's book from a major publisher to center a Sikh story. The event kicks off @AsiaSocietyEDU's #ownvoices Virtual Reading Room series: https://bddy.me/3bTxsDx https://t.co/f9wTubVQNH