Visiting Authors: Hena Khan and Brendan Kiely

Join us for a discussion about narratives that challenge and confront inequities through stories, with authors Hena Khan and Brendan Kiely. They will talk about Hena's acclaimed book Amina's Voice (8 to 12 years) and Brendan's Tradition (14 to 17 years) and award-winning All-American Boys (14 to 17 years).

About Hena Khan
Hena Khan is the author of several books including Amina’s Voice; Power Forward; On Point; Bounce Back; It’s Ramadan, Curious George; Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns; and The Night of the Moon. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her husband and two sons. You can learn more about Hena by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com.
Amina’s Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani American and highlights the many ways in which one girl’s voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other.

About Brendan Kiely
Brendan Kiely is the New York Times bestselling author of All American Boys (with Jason Reynolds), The Last True Love Story, and The Gospel of Winter. His work has been published in ten languages, received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award, the Walter Dean Myers Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, was twice awarded Best Fiction for Young Adults (2015, 2017) by the American Library Association, and was a Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2014. Originally from the Boston area, he now lives with his wife in New York City. Tradition is his fourth novel.

Event date: 
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Event address: 
2116 Arlington Ave
Upper Arlington, OH 43221