Resources & Activities
I love sharing my books and experiences as a writer with audiences of all ages and sizes during school visits, writing workshops, keynote addresses, and other events. I offer both in-person and virtual visits and work with you to make sure our time together is interactive and engaging.
Guides for Educators
Writing Prompts
Sometime we need a little push to start writing! Check these out!
Recipe #1
Zayd Saleem’s Dream Mango Lassi
Ingredients:
1 cup of very ripe freshmango, frozen mango, or canned mango pulp
1 cup of plain yogurt
1/2 cup of milk
2-4 teaspoons of sugar or honey to taste.
Blend everything together in a blender, pour, and enjoy!
Recipe #2
Zara’s Rules for Baking Naano’s Nankhatai Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons semolina (cream of wheat)
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the butter and sugar by hand until they are soft and smooth. Add the cardamom powder if you have it.
- Add in the dry ingredients. Mix to form a dough. Add 1-2 tablespoons of flour if needed to make the dough less greasy. Divide the dough into 18 portions and roll them into balls.
- Grease cookie sheet well. Flatten the balls into a burger shape, and if you like, make an X shape across the top with a butter knife. Sprinkle with crushed nuts, if desired.
- Bake for about 15-18 minutes or until cookies are a light golden color. Let cool (the cookies will become firm as they cool), and enjoy!
Videos & Podcasts
Here are a selection of broadcasts for kids & educators.
For a comprehensive listing of all broadcasts, visit the Press page.
Art & Fun Stuff
I love seeing art inspired by my books! These gorgeous mosques were created by the students at Mason Intermediate School. Grab your markers, paints, or other art supplies and design your very own!
Fun with My Name
One of my readers discovered that my name can be read in a spiral. Do you see it?
HENA
KHAN
What fun stuff can you do with your name?
Posters
Download and print these posters for your walls.
Music
Check out the Amina’s Songs playlist that features all the music mentioned in the books.
