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SUMMARY:Stories That Connect Us: With Local Author Hena Khan
LOCATION:Marilyn J. Praisner Library\nMarilyn J. Praisner Library
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DESCRIPTION:Through this family friendly event\, we will celebrate the wea
 lth of Muslim culture found in Montgomery County! \n\nFree book giveaway a
 nd signing for first 100 attendees. .\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/1538
 8361
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join award-winning local author Hena Khan 
 as she shares her journey growing up as an American Muslim in Montgomery C
 ounty. Hena gradually found her voice by writing relatable stories that hi
 ghlight aspects of her background\, culture\, and traditions\, and believe
 s in the power of books to connect us all.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>This program is 
 targeted toward children in preschool through elementary school\, with the
 ir caregivers.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>The first 100 people to attend\, will receiv
 e a copy of Hena Khan's new picture book&nbsp\;<em><a href="https://mcpl.a
 spendiscovery.org/Record/585302">Bhangra boogie</a>.&nbsp\;</em>Optional a
 uthor signing will conclude the event.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><br /><strong>About 
 the Author:&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>Hena Khan has been publishing books fo
 r children for over two decades. She writes award-winning picture books\, 
 middle grade fiction\, pick-your-path adventures\, and graphic novels. Her
  stories are often centered around her culture\, community\, friendship\, 
 and family\, and draw from her own experiences. Hena&rsquo\;s bestselling 
 novels include&nbsp\;Amina&rsquo\;s Voice&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;More to the Stor
 y. She is also the author of the&nbsp\;Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream\,&nbs
 p\;Zara&rsquo\;s Rules\, and&nbsp\;Super You!&nbsp\;series. Hena&rsquo\;s 
 picture books include&nbsp\;Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns&nbsp\;and&nbs
 p\;Under My Hijab.&nbsp\;Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville\, Marylan
 d.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Check out all the events coming up at MCPL in our cale
 ndar of <a href="https://mcpl.libnet.info/events">events</a>!</p>\n<p>Incl
 uding:&nbsp\;<a href="https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/15369848">A Literary 
 Celebration of Islamic Heritage Month - with Authors Eman Quotah and Majda
  Gama</a></p>\n<p>Questions about this program?&nbsp\;Contact the branch 2
 40-773-9460</p>\n<p>New to the library or just don't have a library card y
 et? Find out how to&nbsp\;<a href="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/
 services/card.html">Get a Library Card</a>.</p>\n<p>Library Program Attend
 ance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within th
 e suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program u
 nder the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a prog
 ram intended for children must have an accompanying child.</p>\n<p>If you 
 plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branch at 
 least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accom
 modated.</p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation Requests</strong></p>\n<p>People wh
 o are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request&nbsp\;<strong><a href="https:
 //montgomerycountymd.gov/Library/accessibility/interpreter.html">English-l
 anguage captioning or sign-language interpretation</a></strong>&nbsp\;at l
 east five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. C
 ontact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-7
 77-0002 with all other accommodation requests.</p>\n<p>cm 1.1 01/03/2023</
 p>\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/15388361
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