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About the Author
Rukhsana Khan is an award winning author and storyteller with nine books published and others under contract. She was born in Lahore, Pakistan and immigrated to Canada at the age of three. She has a down-to-earth, humourous style of presentation. Some of her presentations tackle serious subject matter such as child refugees, but she does so with a light touch that engages listeners without trivializing the situation. She has appeared on television and radio numerous times and presented at communities all across Canada and the U.S. Rukhsana has also been featured at various international conferences in Denmark, Mexico, New Orleans, and South Africa. To see some of the interesting places she's been, check out the photo gallery! She tells tales of India, Persia, the Middle East, as well as her own stories. She has four children: three girls and a boy. Two of her daughters are married and she has one granddaughter. She lives in Toronto with her husband and family. Rukhsana is a member of SCBWI, The Writers Union of Canada, CANSCAIP, and Storytelling Toronto.
Rukhsana's books have received or been nominated for the following literary awards: The Roses in My Carpets:
Dahling if You Luv Me Would You Please Please Smile:
Muslim Child:
Silly Chicken:
Rukhsana has received the following personal awards: The Award of Excellence from the Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals (CAMP) Toronto chapter, 2008 The Communication & Leadership Award from the District 60 branch of Toastmasters, 2004 The Literature Award from the Canadian Islamic Congress, 2004
Some Articles you may want to read if you're hosting Rukhsana or dealing with Muslims in general:
Islamic
Etiquette & The Shaking of Hands.
What You Might Want to Consider when Hosting
Muslims.
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