Book Bag
Wednesday, 03/04/2026, 1:30pm ET
Recommended for Grades 4-6
Hena Khan is a bestselling author and recipient of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature, Kirkus Best Middle Grade Fiction, Charlotte Huck Outstanding Fiction Honor, and named to multiple best book lists by Kirkus, NPR, Booklist, and the American Library Association.
Hena Khan
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina's Voice, Amina's Song, More to the Story, and the Zara's Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It's Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks.
We Are Big Time
Drawing Deena
Amina's Song (Amina #2)
Chasing the Dream Set (Zayd Saleem #1-#3)
The Secret of the Himalayas (The Unicorn Rescue Society #6)
The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices