KF LIBRARY
“When there are enough books available that can act as both windows and mirrors for all our children, they will see that we can celebrate both our differences and our similarities because together they are what make us all human.”
— Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors, by Rudine Sims Bishop, 1990
One of the easiest ways to introduce Sikhism into your classroom is by adding books about Sikhism or with Sikh characters to your classroom library. These books can be mirrors for Sikh students to see themselves reflected in literature and windows into the beliefs, practices, and experiences of Sikhs in the US and around the world.
Below are some additional resources about Sikhs and the Sikh identity that we have read and enjoyed. We hope you will read and enjoy them as well!
The database below is the most current version of our book list. Use the Filter and Sort options to find books for specific grade levels and genres.
Guidance on Diverse Books
Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children's Books by Louise Derman-Sparks (Social Justice Books)
Reading Your Way to a Culturally Responsive Classroom by Shannon B. Wanless and Patricia A. Crawford (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
Diversity and Cultural Literacy Toolkit from the School Library Journal
Using Diverse Literature to Build Cultural and Religious Literacy (by 2023 KF intern Ananya Balakrishnan)
Know about a book that should be added to our list? Let us know!