Rukhsana Khan – Author & Storyteller

Meet Rukhsana

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Published & Upcoming Books

Rukhsana has 17 books ranging from picture books to young adult novels that all reflect her curiosity.

Her books range from serious/uplifting (The Roses in My Carpets, Wanting Mor) to discovery/uplifting (Rabia’s Eid, King for a Day, Muslim Child, Many Windows) to funny/uplifting (Big Red Lollipop, The Clever Wife, Elephant’s Makeover, Ruler of the Courtyard).

If you haven’t guessed the one word that describes them all is ‘uplifting’!  Her books have received dozens of international awards and accolades.

Rukhsana has been presenting for more than 26 years and is at home on the stage, radio and television.  

All her presentations are designed to make audiences laugh but also think!  Even the most serious subjects include levity.

Rukhsana also does virtual presentations so it’s even easier to book her!

How to Get Published

A Course with Rukhsana Khan

Rukhsana has spent thirty years and thousands of dollars attending conferences and seminars on writing so you don’t have to.

Called HOW TO GET PUBLISHED, it contains all the things she learned in eleven ~ half hour sessions.

Her informative course prepares you for publication and includes how to get an agent. She’s held nothing back!

Schools are Raving!

"You charmed the students and the staff alike with your wonderful gift of storytelling. You captivated us all, and opened the window to a world many of our children are unfamiliar with..."
Ellen Shilton
Neil C. Matheson PS​
"I have hosted authors for many years. I have never had anyone come with whom people connected so much. From the children in Kindergarten to the early teens of the 7th grade, including their teachers, I heard rave reviews and praise..."
Janet Mumford
McNeely Elementary School

Latest News From Rukhsana

Hot Off the Press – Rukhsana’s Newest Books

RABIA’S EID (an easy reader) is now available to order!

It is the last day of Ramadan. Rabia is excited to celebrate Eid with her family! Today she will fast for the first time!

MUSLIMS IN CANADA

Published by Pearson Educational, this booklet is suited to grade 5 reading skills and explores the history of Muslims in Canada and the vital contributions Muslims have made to the Canadian mosaic!

THE CLEVER WIFE  received two big awards!

Winner of the NYC BIG BOOK AWARD in Picture Book ages 4-8 AND Book Interior Design Fiction. 

Winner of the MIDWEST BOOK AWARD for best picture book ages 4-8 and Interior Book design.

A Kyrgyz folktale illustrated by Ayesha Gamiet, a British artist specializing in Turkish miniature design and illumination. A flawless expert, Ayesha was commissioned to do a frontispiece for a book of poetry for the Queen! This is her debut picture book!