Sita Singh was born and raised in India and moved to the United States just before the millennium. An architect in the past, Sita now writes stories that explore themes of identity, community, and belonging. Her writing journey began while straddling the East and the West, when she realized that the experiences of families like her own were not reflected in the books her children were reading.
Today, Sita is an award-winning author of picture books for young readers. Her book, Birds of a Feather, a powerful story about embracing differences and inner beauty, is a Dolly Parton Imagination Library selection. Her book, Mango Memories, which explores family and traditions, is a Gold medal winner at the 2024 Florida Book Awards. Her upcoming titles, Let’s Celebrate Diwali and Indigo Hands, reflect her ongoing passion for bringing South Asian representation to children’s bookshelves.
Sita believes that stories have the power to ignite cultural curiosity, nurture social-emotional learning, and foster empathy across communities. This belief drives her to share her work with both children and adults, frequently visiting schools and volunteering to read at libraries, bookstores, and community events.
When she’s not writing, Sita enjoys cooking, food, yoga, spending time outdoors, and humming or dancing to Bollywood music. She currently lives in South Florida with her family and a very curious dog.
“It was a pleasure welcoming Mrs. Sita Singh into our school. She was timely, organized, prepared, and best of all personable with students and staff. Ms. Singh shared personal experiences and inspirations that not only taught students about the importance of cultural identity, but also about following your dreams and reaching your goals.” — 25Q024, 2025
