Sita Singh was born and raised in India, immersed in the rich storytelling traditions of her multigenerational household. When she moved to the United States in 1999 and began raising her three children across Eastern and Western cultures, Sita discovered a lack of children’s books reflecting her vibrant heritage. This void inspired her journey into the world of children’s literature. An architect by training, Sita found her true calling as a children’s author, crafting heartwarming stories set against a South Asian backdrop.
Sita made her authorial debut with Birds of a Feather (Philomel Books/Penguin Random House), a powerful story about embracing differences and inner beauty that earned selection for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Her follow-up, Mango Memories (Anne Schwartz Books/Random House Children’s Books) is a joyful celebration of family, treasured traditions, and the king of fruits. Coming in 2025, Indigo Hands (Anne Schwartz Books) is an ode to advocates of the indigo dye around the world.
Sita believes stories possess transformative power to ignite cultural curiosity, nurture social-emotional learning, and foster empathy across communities. Driven by this belief, her books and educational programs aim to raise awareness about diverse cultures, develop critical social-emotional skills, and cultivate empathy in young readers.
“What great lessons we learned from author Sita Singh. Her book Birds of a Feather taught us to have empathy, stick by your friends, encourage, and be you. Go, Mo, Go!” — Stephanie Miles, Innovation and Discovery Specialist, Britton Elementary (Hillard, OH)
