You can find more details about the book here – > JSK factsheet
- What is the book about?
This book is about Jaswant Singh Khalra, a man who grew up in the land of Punjab and became South Asia’s iconic human rights activist. He lived for the rights of his land and its people and was murdered for uncovering thousands of state-enforced disappearances, illegal detentions, custodial killings, and mass cremations executed under the government’s orders. - For which age group is the book written for?
It is meant for anyone 12 years and older. It is a richly-illustrated account that takes its readers on an interesting and inspiring journey through the protagonist’s life and the turbulent times he lived in. It is a must read for all Sikhs, Punjabis, and all those who care for human rights. - Is it in English, Punjabi, or a bilingual book?
It is written in both languages in two separate editions to keep the book size manageable. - Who is the author?
The author of the book is Gurmeet Kaur, who has written the Fascinating Folktales of Punjab book series. - What is the genre of the book?
It is an illustrated biography with the recent history of Punjab interwoven in it. - What are the specifications and pricing of the book?
Hardbound 7” x 10”, 225 pages with full color illustrations. Listed prices are US $29.99 per copy. - Are there any reviews of the book?
Yes, the reviews are available at https://www.pippal.org/testimonials - Where can I buy the book?
You can contact your local book distributors listed below:
UK and Europe – https://www.mightykhalsa.comNorth America – https://pippal.org/how-to-order
- Will this book be available in Punjab at a lower cost?
Yes, it is planned to be made available in Punjab at an affordable cost. - Has the Khalra family been consulted in writing the book?
Yes, the Khalra family has been consulted through the entire journey of writing the book. - Who is publishing this book?
This book is being published by PIPPAL (Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature) Inc., a US-based nonprofit organization. - Who makes the money from the sales of this book?
No one makes money from the sales of this book. It is being sold by PIPPAL Inc., which has been publishing and selling the Fascinating Folktales of Punjab books at affordable prices since 2013. Any proceeds above the cost of creating and distributing the books will be invested in making the book available at the lowest possible price in Punjab. - Why should I buy this book for the children in my family and community?
The book is not strictly for the children; it is for everyone who cares for Punjab, its history, social justice, and human rights. Its style appeals to the children because it has a lot of engaging illustrations and visuals but everyone will find it interesting and informative. - How can I help so every child in my community knows about Jaswant Singh Khalra and 20th century history of Punjab?
You can learn about Jaswant Singh Khalra in many ways. You can watch recordings of his speeches, read about his work and learn a few things about his life on the Internet. However, this book tells a lot more about him starting with his childhood, his family’s legacy, the heroes he was inspired by and the history of the land that he loved so much.There are many ways to help with distribution of the book. You can:
- reserve bulk copies at https://pippal.org/how-to-order to receive discounts
- give copies of the book as gifts to people in your circle
- donate copies of the book to your Gurdwara library or Gurdwara school
- donate copies of the book to city, county and school libraries
- sponsor book donations for your ancestral city or village in Punjab
- buy books for study circles or reading clubs