What This Book Will Help Your Child Do
✔ Understand their Hindu roots and identity
✔ Build confidence in their culture and beliefs
✔ Learn values like kindness, responsibility, and respect
✔ Answer questions from friends and classmates with clarity
✔ See Hinduism not just as a religion—but as a way of life
Why This Book Matters
In today’s fast-paced, multicultural environment, children are exposed to many ideas—but often lack a clear understanding of their own heritage.
This book empowers them with knowledge, confidence, and pride—in a format that is engaging, accessible, and meaningful.
Perfect For
- Hindu children ages 6–13 growing up in the U.S.
- Parents looking for a simple way to explain Hindu concepts
- Families who want to pass on values and traditions
- Gifts for birthdays, festivals, and religious occasions
- Cultural and educational learning at home
A Book for Families to Read Together
Whether your child reads it independently or you explore it together as a family, this book opens the door to meaningful conversations about identity, values, and spirituality.
Because when children understand who they are and where they come from, they grow stronger, more confident, and more grounded.
**Give your child the gift of understanding.
Give them the confidence to say: “This is who I am.”**
About the Author
Raj Shah, a software engineer by profession, an Indian culture enthusiast, an ardent promoter of Hinduism, and a cancer survivor, has lived in the United States since 1970, calling it his Karmabhoomi while cherishing India as his Mathrubhumi. Raj has served as chairman of the board for the Hindu University of America’s South Florida campus and was a founding board member and chairman of the International Hindu University. He currently sits on the board of the Akshaya Patra South Florida Chapter and is actively involved with the Broward School Board.
A prolific writer and cultural educator, Raj has authored numerous books and articles on Hinduism, Indian traditions, Hindu wedding rituals, and Hindu festivals. His work has touched diverse audiences, from scholars to school children. Among his most notable landmark books are the following: Chronology of Hinduism: Documenting the History of the World’s Oldest Religion; Hindu Parenting in the USA: How to Build Character, Culture, and Confidence in the Next Generation; Growing Up Hindu in the U.S.: A Step-by-Step Guide for the New Generation
He has also written several children’s books aimed at introducing young readers to Hindu traditions in an engaging, accessible way. His best-selling titles include We Love Diwali, Holi Hai, The Complete Ramayana in 100 Tweets, Welcome to My Beautiful Mandir, and The Mahabharat in 100 Tweets.
Granddad of four lovely grandchildren, Raj is a family man who strongly believes in the old Hindu concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—“The “whole world is one family.”
You can follow Raj Shah on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rajshahusa.
