Hena Khan


Hena Khan is an American author of children's books. Khan is best known for her middle-grade novel Amina's Voice and its follow-up novel, Amina's Song, which won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature in 2022. Amina's Voice was the first book published under Simon & Schuster's Salaam Reads imprint in 2017. Khan has authored or co-authored more than twenty picture and middle-grade books.
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Early life and education

Khan grew up near Rockville, Maryland, as the second of four children born to Pakistani immigrants. Growing up, she enjoyed checking out books from the library.
Khan earned an MA in international affairs from George Washington University.

Career

Prior to becoming an author, Khan worked with non-profit health and research organizations as a writer and editor.
She has mentioned Beverly Cleary as a writing hero, particularly her Ramona series, and has also cited Louisa May Alcott's Little Women as inspiration for her novel More to the Story.
Khan was approached by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to co-author a Curious George book, titled It's Ramadan, Curious George.

Personal life

Khan lives with her family in Rockville, Maryland, and has two sons. She is Muslim.

Works

Novels

Amina's Voice Power Forward On Point Bounce Back More to the Story Amina's Song The Unicorn Rescue Society: The Secret of the Himalayas, co-authored with Adam Gidwitz, illustrated by Hatem Aly Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun Super You! Power of Flight: A Pick-Your-Path Adventure, co-authored with Andrea Menotti, illustrated by Yancey Labat Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure Super You! Power of Invisibility: A Pick-Your-Path Adventure, co-authored with Andrea Menotti, illustrated by Yancey Labat

Picture books

Night of the Moon, illustrated by Julie Paschkis Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini It's Ramadan, Curious George, co-authored with H. A. Rey Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Under My Hijab, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel Like the Moon Loves the Sky, illustrated by Saffa Khan One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Zain’s Super Friday, illustrated by Nez Riaz

Awards