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California’s Jessi gives Sikh kids friend Takuya
WSN Network  

SANTA CLARA: A Cupertino resident Jessi Kaur has addressed many concerns of young children regarding Sikhism by writing a book children's book, "Dear Takuya ... Letters of a Sikh Boy," that shares a series of 16 fictitious letters sent by an 8-year old American Sikh boy named Simar to his Japanese pen-pal.  

The book is aimed at disseminating a positive message of tolerance without being preachy. To find a unique tone, Kaur decided to use the epistolary format for the 49-page book. The letter format helps in lending the personal touch. The book devolves on some of the basic facts of Sikh religion, history and culture. Experts think the book will come in handy for many parents and children at a time when school kids are reporting incidents of harassment due to the unique Sikh identity. 

The book has beautiful illustrations by Brian Johnston and is edited by Manjyot Kaur.

Kaur is the co-founder of the International Institute of Gurmat Studies in Tustin. and is also the vice chair of the Cupertino Fine Arts Commission.

15 October 2008
 

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