Rukhsana Khan facts for kids

Rukhsana Khan (Urdu: رخسانہ خان; born in 1962) is a Canadian writer and storyteller for children. Her stories help kids from all over the world learn about cultures from Eastern countries.

About Rukhsana Khan

Early Life and Education

Rukhsana Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1962. When she was three years old, she moved to Canada with her family. She grew up in a town called Dundas, Ontario. Later, she studied at Seneca College and became a biological-chemical technician. Today, she lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her husband and their four children.

Her Journey as a Writer

Rukhsana Khan started her writing career by creating songs for children's videos called Adam's World. Her stories have also been published in magazines like Message International and Kahani. She has written many award-winning books for kids. These include picture books, collections of short stories, and novels.

She is a member of several groups for writers and storytellers. These groups include the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Rukhsana Khan is known as a Canadian author who writes stories about diversity. This means her books often feature characters and cultures from different backgrounds. Her books have been translated into many languages, like Italian and Japanese. This allows children around the world to enjoy her stories.

In 2008, Rukhsana Khan gave a speech at a big meeting in Denmark. This meeting was for people involved with children's books. She talked about how important it is to be respectful of different cultures when creating stories.

Awards and Recognitions

Rukhsana Khan's books have won several important awards:

• Big Red Lollipop won the 2011 Golden Kite Award for picture book text.
• Big Red Lollipop also won the 2011 Charlotte Zolotow Award.
• Wanting Mor was named a Notable Book for a Global Society in 2010. This recognition came from the International Reading Association.

Books by Rukhsana Khan

Picture Books

• King for a Day (2014)
• Big Red Lollipop (2010)
• Silly Chicken (2005)
• Ruler of the Courtyard (2003)
• King of the Skies (2001)
• The Roses in My Carpets (1998)
• Bedtime Ba-a-a-lk (1998)

Novels

• Wanting Mor (2009)
• Dahling, If You Luv Me Would You Please, Please Smile (1999)

Short Story Collections

• A New Life (2009)
• Many Windows (2008) – This book was co-written with Elisa Carbone and Uma Krishnaswami.
• Muslim Child (1999)