Jordan Ifueko
Nigerian AmericanEpic FantasyYoung Adult (YA)b. 1993
Jordan Ifueko (born August 16, 1993) is a Nigerian-American writer of young adult fantasy. Born in Southern California to Nigerian parents, she draws on West African folklore and diasporic history in her work. She is best known for the Raybearer series (Raybearer; Redemptor) which became a New York Times bestseller and has received multiple award nominations. Ifueko has also published additional works set in the Raybearer world and writes short fiction.
Awards
['New York Times Bestseller', 'Andre Norton Award nominee', 'Ignyte Award nominee', 'Lodestar Award nominee', 'Nebula Award nominee', 'Hugo Award finalist']
Notable Works
['Raybearer', 'Redemptor', 'The Maid and the Crocodile']
