Book Awards & Distinctions
for Hena Khan
1 Lifetime Achievement Award 35 Total Book Awards
Amina's Voice (5)

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2018

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2018

Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2025
Commended, 2018

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Contemporary Concerns Selection, 2018
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes (4)

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2018

Middle East Book Award, 2000-2023
Picture Book Honor, 2018

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2019

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
World History & Culture Selection, 2019
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors (4)

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2013

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013

Middle East Book Award, 2000-2023
Picture Book Honor, 2013
We Are Big Time (4)

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2025

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2024

El día de los niños / El día de los libros, 2013-2025
Grades 3-5 Selection, 2025
Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun (3)

Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2025
Honor, 2023
Amina's Song (2)

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Like the Moon Loves the Sky (2)

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021
More to the Story (2)

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Middle Selection, 2019
One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers (2)

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
World History & Culture Selection, 2023
Bounce Back (1)

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Sports Selection, 2019
The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices (1)
Drawing Deena (1)

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Middle Selection, 2024
On Point (1)

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Sports Selection, 2018
Power Forward (1)

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Sports Selection, 2018
Zara's Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure (1)

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2023
Zara's Rules for Living Your Best Life (1)

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2023