Mentor: Hena Khan

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, in addition to several picture books including GOLDEN DOMES AND SILVER LANTERNS, CRESCENT MOONS AND POINTED MINARETS, NIGHT OF THE MOON, UNDER MY HIJAB, and LIKE THE MOON LOVES THE SKY.

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Hena Khan
Amina's Song
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

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Line drawing of the Barn at Boyds Mills

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