Member Review
I joined the Writers' Union because it is a 'Union.' That is, it is an organization that responds to its membership and provides a forum for us to express and debate common concerns. It has been important to me, for example, to collectively consider issues such as the appropriation of voice, the representation of writers of colour, and the protection of the creative community.
Member Profile
Rukhsana Khan
Photo: Irfan Alli 1996
Rukhsana was born in Lahore, Pakistan and emigrated to Canada at the age of three. She began writing for community magazines and went on to write for Adam's World children's videos. Rukhsana is a member of CANSCAIP, SCBWI and the Storytellers School of Toronto. She lives in Toronto with her husband and has four children and a grandaughter.
E-mail: rukhsana@rukhsanakhan.com
Phone number:
416-754-2372
Publications
Ruler of the Courtyard. Viking Children's Books, 2003.
Muslim Child. illus. Patty Gallinger. Toronto: Napoleon Publishing, 1999.
Dahling If You Luv Me Would You Please Please Smile. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1999.
The Roses in My Carpets. illus. R. Himler. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1998.
Bedtime Ba-a-alk. illus. Kristi Frost. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1998.
Silly Chicken. Viking, 2005
Awards
International Board on Books for Young People (I.B.B.Y) Janus Korzcak Award for The Roses in My Carpets, 1998.
Nominated for Ruth Schwartz award for Dahling if You Luv Me Would You Please Please Smile, 2000
Nominated for Red Maple award for Dahling if You Luv Me Would You Please Please Smile, 2000
Won Manitoba Young Reader's Choice Honour Award for Dahling if You Luv Me Would You Please Please Smile, 2001
Ezra Jack Keats award for best new illustrator for Silly Chicken, 2006
Links:
Website
Eligible for National Public Readings Program :
Yes
