Rukhsana Khan was born in Pakistan and emigrated to North America at the age of three. She is an international award-winning author of thirteen books that range from picture books to young adult novels. One of her books, BIG RED LOLLIPOP, was chosen by the New York Public library as one of the hundred greatest children’s books in the last hundred years. She is also an accomplished storyteller and has been featured at events in more than fourteen countries around the world. She lives in Toronto with her husband and family.