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第0回（2021年） Winner
Hena Khan
ヘナ・カーン
Hena Khan
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- United States of America
- 国籍
- United States
- 言語
- English
- 宗教
- Islam
- 居住地歴
- Rockville, Maryland, USA
経歴
- 職業
- Novelist, Children's book author, Picture book author
- 活動期間
- 2008年〜
- 影響を受けた人物
- Beverly Cleary, Louisa May Alcott
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | International Affairs | — | MA | — | United States |
George Washington University
International Affairs
学位:
MA
国:
United States
Earned a MA in International Affairs
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature | Amina's Song | — | Asian Pacific American Librarians Association | 受賞 |
Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature
2022
対象作品:
Amina's Song
主催:
Asian Pacific American Librarians Association
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Amina's Voice
2017年 Middle grade fictionA coming-of-age story about Amina, a Pakistani-American girl finding her voice while navigating friendship, culture, and middle school challenges.
IdentityFamilyFriendshipCultural diversity
Amina's Song
2021年 Middle grade fictionSequel to Amina's Voice, further exploring friendship, family, and identity as Amina continues to grow.
Coming of ageCultureBelonging
Night of the Moon
2008年 Picture bookA lyrical picture book depicting nighttime scenes related to Islamic traditions through words and illustrations.
Religious traditionCultureNature
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors
2012年 Picture bookA picture book for young children that introduces elements of Muslim culture through colors.
Cultural educationColorsReligion
It's Ramadan, Curious George
2016年 Picture bookA picture book that gently introduces Ramadan's practices and meaning through the popular Curious George character (co-authored).
Religious educationDiversityFriendship
Under My Hijab
2019年 Picture bookA picture book portraying the diverse experiences of girls who wear hijab, aiming to dispel misconceptions.
IdentityReligionDiversity
全著作
- Night of the Moon (2008)
- Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors (2012)
- It's Ramadan, Curious George (2016)
- Amina's Voice (2017)
- Power Forward (2018)
- On Point (2018)
- Bounce Back (2018)
- Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes (2018)
- Under My Hijab (2019)
- More to the Story (2020)
- Amina's Song (2021)
- Zara’s Rules series (2022-2023)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Accessible narrative voiceRealistic style suited for contemporary middle gradeChild-friendly explanatory yet empathetic descriptions
- 頻出モチーフ
- FamilyFaith and cultureCommunityFriendship and self-discovery
評価・遺産
Recognized for bringing multicultural perspectives to children's literature, especially influential for Muslim children and readers seeking diversity. Amina's Voice was the first title published under the Salaam Reads imprint and her works are often referenced in educational settings.
豆知識
- Amina's Voice was published by Salaam Reads in 2017 and was among the imprint's initial titles.
- Co-authored It's Ramadan, Curious George (2016).
- Won the 2022 Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature for Amina's Song.
- Lives in Rockville, Maryland, and is mother of two sons.
- Is Muslim and frequently writes children's books addressing religion and culture.