Humor & Heart: Realistic Fiction
Friday, May 14 | 1:00pm CT
Meet Hena Khan
author of the More to the Story and Amina’s Voice
Who is your favorite fictional character?
Ramona Quimby.
What was your favorite book as a kid?
Little Women.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Jamoca Almond Fudge from Baskin Robbins.
Top Ten Books that Were Made into Movies (but the books are still better!):
Charlotte's Web
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Secret Garden
Where the Wild Things Are
A Wrinkle in Time
The Lord of the Rings
Diary of A Wimpy Kid
Percy Jackson: Lightning Thief
Chronicles of Narnia
Little Women
What's the coolest thing you've ever done?
I've visited 35 different countries and want to get to 50!
What is More To The Story about?
More to the Story is about an aspiring writer who is battling her bad temper, fears over her sister's illness and confusion over how to follow her dream and be a good friend. It's inspired by Little Women!
And what is Amina’s Song about?
Amina’s Song is about how to connect the different parts of your heart and identity, how to get others to see things the way you do, and how to create and share the song of your heart! It’s the continuation of Amina’s story, and it begins with a life-changing journey to Pakistan. I hope you enjoy it!
About Hena
Hena Khan is the award-winning author of the middle grade novels Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to the Story, and the Zayd Saleem: Chasing the Dream series, plus a bunch of picture books like Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns and Under My Hijab. When she isn't traveling, Hena lives in Maryland with her family and waters her plants. Her favorite things are getting letters from kids, perfect cappuccinos, and reading in bed. Visit her online at www.henakhan.com or on Instagram and Twitter @henakhanbooks.