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Aditi W. Singh - Raising Diverse Stories Reading and Dialogue for Mindfulness around Culture, Diversity and Equity. We are after all one world raising world children.

To provide tools for open minded families to begin dialogue so they can find that balance of unique sub cultures, trends and thus their own heritage.

10/10/2025

💕my kids wished a group of adults (not of Indian heritage ) --- "Happy Diwali" ..They didn't get a response back. I urged them to do so again loudly, thinking maybe hadn't been heard. Again, no response and one laugh.
It disturbed me.

There could be a number of reasons why one wouldn't return a simple wish. But they all led to my kids feeling unheard and asking, " Do they not know about Diwali?"

While I talk a lot about teaching our kids to balance heritage with today's culture, I also talk about being better examples. Diwali is not just special as a celebration. It is an emotional time as we, especially the children, miss family connections the most. We make up for the low by being louder , colorful , and boisterous in every way. 🥰

Wishing someone is a wonderful way to help children celebrate a festival YOU may not know of , just by wishing them on this day. If you do not know what to say or do, ask an adult.

As we gear up for the festive season with celebrations around the world, let's remember to wish people with a smile and heart.

It doesn't take much. If you do not know how, educate yourself. 💖💖Just say Happy Diwali!!💖💖

We live in a country far from family, building community thread by thread, imbibing the culture around us to be a part of the world we live in. We celebrate Christmas, Thanksgiving, with as much heart as we do Diwali.

It would be a blessing to know that the world we accept also accepts us. This Diwali season , learn a little more about Diwali. Wish Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Marvaris and all celebrating a Happy Diwali, a hug even !!!

Teach YOUR kids to wish Their Indian friends a Happy Diwali when they see them at school or when they are wished.

Encourage children to celebrate LIFE together in all ways. A smile and a few words are all it takes.

All the days we miss family. All days we want to include EVERYONE we meet in our celebration. Remember , there's no religious angle to wishing someone on a celebration.

Thank you for reading this and books like and to educate yourself...

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09/10/2025

Festivals aren’t meant to drain us—they’re meant to fill us. Instead of lavish parties and endless prep, let’s slow down.

Let's remember to keep things simple, remind ourselves of the why and use this time to connect as a family instead of getting lost in the haze of decor, music and meaningless laughter.

Here are 5 simple ways to shift the focus from parties to purpose this festive season:

1️⃣ Read together – Start with Our Diwali and explore how families around the world celebrate in their own ways.
2️⃣ Meditate or pray – Take a few quiet moments to reflect on gratitude, light, and renewal.
3️⃣ Give back – Donate, volunteer, or share sweets with someone who could use a smile.
4️⃣ Keep it low-key for yourself and others – Simplify the décor and gatherings so you can truly enjoy your loved ones.
5️⃣ Connect with meaning –

Most importantly, remember the kids are watching. And they can see that parents are prioritizing impressing people rather than connection.

Use our Diwali presentation and activities to spark fun, mindful conversations with your kids. Comment "present" to get the link to the presentation to enjoy with your kids.

💛 Let’s make this Diwali about connection, not perfection.

After book one, we are proud to bring you book two of this amazing series of anthologies --- by kids, for kids!📚Multicul...
09/10/2025

After book one, we are proud to bring you book two of this amazing series of anthologies --- by kids, for kids!

📚Multicultural Early Chapter Books of Exciting Short Stories Celebrating Heritage and Tradition📚

Dive into a world of adventure, where every chapter is written by a kid, for kids! Ten young storytellers share their unique takes on their culture, traditions, and give a twist to their favorite myths. Every story brings something fun and fresh to the page.

Holi, Diwali, Easter, Classical dances, Indian Mythology, Global travel, Friday prayers more are explored through the eyes of creative minds of the next generation.

These short stories will take you around the world—no passport needed! Get ready to learn about different cultures through the eyes of a child. You won’t want to put this book down!

📚Head to link our Bio for book club to enjoy this and other books.

08/10/2025

Diwali shines differently across cultures.
✨ Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas, honoring Guru Hargobind Ji’s release from captivity, a day symbolizing freedom and justice.
✨ Jains mark the spiritual liberation of Lord Mahavira - a time for reflection and renewal.
✨ In Nepal, it’s Tihar, where even animals are honored for their roles in our lives.

And even more sub cultures and traditions shine through....

Yet, most children’s books only show one kind of Diwali, filled with crackers and sweets - missing out on the diverse glow that makes this festival so meaningful around the world.

That’s why Our Diwali by Aditi Wardhan Singh is so special. 🌍

Through its pages, kids see Diwali through many eyes — learning that light takes many forms, and joy wears many colors. 💫

📖 Read Our Diwali — because no single story can hold all our celebrations.

Grab the book and follow us to join the virtual storytime happening on Oct 20th EST morning to celebrate Diwali 🪔 🪔 🪔

08/10/2025

Our Diwali - Humaari Diwali is the first book in the inclusive Indian festivals series..

Not many books talk about the ways in which Indians of different states and places celebrate Diwali. This does that!

Let me know if you want the direct link to the book (also available via link in bio)

After book one, we are proud to bring you book two of this amazing series of anthologies --- by kids, for kids! 📚Multicu...
07/10/2025

After book one, we are proud to bring you book two of this amazing series of anthologies --- by kids, for kids!

📚Multicultural Early Chapter Books of Exciting Short Stories Celebrating Heritage and Tradition📚

Dive into a world of adventure, where every chapter is written by a kid, for kids! Ten young storytellers share their unique takes on their culture, traditions, and give a twist to their favorite myths. Every story brings something fun and fresh to the page.

Holi, Diwali, Easter, Classical dances, Indian Mythology, Global travel, Friday prayers more are explored through the eyes of creative minds of the next generation.

These short stories will take you around the world—no passport needed! Get ready to learn about different cultures through the eyes of a child. You won’t want to put this book down!

📚Head to link our Bio for book club to enjoy this and other books.

07/10/2025

When I first started writing and pitching, I got rejected by 60+ magazines before being accepted by Huffington Post.

After three years of freelance writing and managing RWC's online publication schedule, I started pitching my books. Traditional publishers told me there wasn’t a “market” for Indian American stories like mine.

My books weren't about festivals, but real problems that my kids faced in the school yard.

They weren't told in a simple way but weaved Hindu mythology with science.

They challenged stereotypes people were putting Desi kids into.

I heard “no” more times than I can count; but I refused to believe that our voices didn’t belong on bookshelves.

My husband, God bless him told me to bet on myself..and take my online publication into the publishing world. 🙏🧿

Today, I’ve published 14 books that celebrate identity, problem-solving, and belonging — stories that help kids see themselves as the heroes of their own lives. I tell bilingual stories told in a relatable way to make Hindi learning easy

If you’re an author trying to figure out how to turn rejection into your publishing journey’s success, I have compiled a lot of guides and tips.

✨ Comment “PUBLISH” below, and I’ll send you link to my write ups.

You can also DM me for a free 20 mins consult to see how we can work together in 2026.

The catch? I ask you to share this post with all dreamers, willing to take a chance on themselves. And if you feel up to it, buy me a coffee. 😂

Introducing KidLit Explorers — our brand-new book club for young readers ages 5-13 yrs.Who says BookClubs are only for a...
06/10/2025

Introducing KidLit Explorers — our brand-new book club for young readers ages 5-13 yrs.

Who says BookClubs are only for adults?

Each month, we’ll join love and:
📖 Enjoy storytime with an author or creator (first up — our Diwali book!),
🎲 Play fun games that inspire creativity and critical thinking, and
💬 Kids will be asked to share their latest favorites and answer the What, How, When, Why behind the books to help with reading comprehension.

We’ll read stories that travel the world, play interactive games, and share favorite books to create a collective reading list that celebrates every voice.

Our first storytime? Vote for the date and time in our BookClub channel via link in bio.

🚨🚨Comment "Club" to get the link to the BookClub registration link.

Join us as we raise curious, confident readers who love stories from every culture! 🌍💛

Ready to celebrate the holiday season while understanding what makes us all unique? ✨ Aditi Wardhan Singh's bestselling ...
06/10/2025

Ready to celebrate the holiday season while understanding what makes us all unique? ✨

Aditi Wardhan Singh's bestselling picture books Sparkles of Joy, and Our Diwali are heartwarming stories that teach kids about diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.

Tap the link in our bio to get your copy and share the joy with your little ones! 📚

06/10/2025

When I first started writing and pitching, I got rejected by 60+ magazines before being accepted by Huffington Post.

Then when I started pitching my books, yraditional publishers told me there wasn’t a “market” for Indian American stories like mine.

My books weren't about festivals, but real problems that my kids faced in the school yard.

They weren't told in a simple way but weaved Hindu mythology with science.

They challenged stereotypes people were putting Desi kids into.

I heard “no” more times than I can count; but I refused to believe that our voices didn’t belong on bookshelves.

My husband, God bless him told me to bet on myself..and take my online publication into the publishing world. 🙏🧿

Today, I’ve published 14 books that celebrate identity, problem-solving, and belonging — stories that help kids see themselves as the heroes of their own lives. I tell bilingual stories told in a relatable way to make Hindi learning easy

If you’re an author trying to figure out how to turn rejection into your publishing journey’s success, I share articles, tips, and real stories from the indie world every week.

You can also DM me for a free 20 mins consult to see how we can work together in 2026. The catch? I ask you to share this post with all dreamers, willing to take a chance on themselves.

✨ Comment “PUBLISH” below, and I’ll send you links to my latest author resources!

As an author and writing coach, I never recommend pushing kids to read books of Your choice. That's a sure way of gettin...
06/10/2025

As an author and writing coach, I never recommend pushing kids to read books of Your choice. That's a sure way of getting them to fall out of love of reading.

That being said, one solution is to find fiction books that talk about historical events and people through adventures and storytelling. Like I have a book coming out about the Gulf War "What We Left Behind" but it's a light hearted coming of age story about a girl and her relationship with her mother.

There are many such books out there like Ahimsa, Midnights Children, When the Stars are Scattered etc...

Another solution is to Read the non fiction books yourself or listen to podcasts, and have conversations about historical events and science with your kids. This allows for your bonding, their associating facts with engaging conversations and developing critical thinking skills as well.

As for historical shows, Every streaming service and YouTube has various shows that you could pick up and watch the same together. The Who Was Show, Myth busters, Brain Child come to mind.

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