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SANDIP SODHI
Sandip is a British born Canadian with a Sikh Punjabi heritage. She is the youngest of six children and grew up in East Vancouver. She lives in Surrey, BC with her husband and daughter. Sandip loves and encourages laughter wherever she goes.
Sandip is a BIPOC children’s book author and teacher. Sandip wrote “Ms. Chievus in the Classroom” in 2020, “Talk to Me, What Do You See? Beauty and Joy from A – Z” in 2021,and “Moments in Time – Memories of East Vancouver” in 2023. Her latest books, “Proud to be a Kaur” and “Proud to be a Singh” were published by Sikhlens Publications in 2025. Sandip’s books include themes surrounding inclusivity, diversity, social-emotional learning, and humour. Information about her writing can be found on her website – niraalicreations.com. Sandip has also created Sikh boy and girl dolls that are both cuddly and educational. Read more about them on her website.
Sandip has been teaching for more than 30 years in Surrey. She was an intermediate teacher for many years and is currently the Teacher-Librarian at Sunnyside Elementary School in South Surrey where she teaches students from kindergarten to Grade 7.
Fun Fact
Sandip went skydiving at the age of 49! She also loves to play pranks on friends and family.
Talk to Me, What Do You See? Beauty and Joy from A-Z
Sandip’s most recent book, “Talk to Me, What Do You See? Beauty and Joy from A – Z” was illustrated by Anika Sandhu and published in March 2021. The story is an alphabet book that showcases positive things to focus on in times of despair and on a daily basis.
Sandip started writing this book three years ago, but ended up finishing it during the Covid-19 pandemic. All around, she heard people express their fear and stresses and Sandip was looking for something uplifting to focus on rather than all the negativity that was in the news. She reflected on what she saw when she went on walks, or what she heard from her friends and family. The original story (from 3 years ago) was tweaked and completed to reflect the current time.
Sandip wanted the images to be engaging, realistic and spark some conversation, so, she reached out to her friend's daughter, Anika Sandhu, an Art History student, in Victoria, to paint the images. Both Sandip and Anika are people who want to see more diversity in all works of art.
Moments in Time - Memories of East Vancouver
Moments in Time – Memories of East Vancouver is a book about being a child of the 1970’s and 80’s and living in East Vancouver. The watercolour images capture fading memories of the joyful and colourful sights and smells of neighbourhoods in East Vancouver.
This book was written for the purpose of sharing memories and connecting current day stories with those of the past. The style of this book…to read, pause and reminisce and then to question, will hopefully have you thinking about your favourite memories and then sharing them with your loved ones.
Proud To Be A Singh
This story follows a young boy as he discovers the deeper meaning behind the name “Singh,” which means “lion.” Through conversations with his family and moments of reflection, he learns that being a Singh is about more than strength—it’s about courage, compassion, and living with purpose. The story beautifully explores identity, heritage, and what it truly means to carry a powerful name.
Proud To Be A Kaur
This story follows a spirited young girl as she discovers the meaning of “Kaur,” which means “sovereign.” Through guidance from her family and moments of self-discovery, she learns that being a Kaur is about strength, dignity, and courage. It’s a proud legacy passed down to Sikh girls and women—one that empowers her to stand tall and lead with confidence.
