Jordan Ifueko

Jordan Ifueko (born August 20, 1993) is a Nigerian American writer of fantasy and young adult fiction.[1] She is best known for her novel Raybearer, which became a New York Times bestseller, and its sequel, Redemptor.[2] She also writes short stories, which have been published in Strange Horizons[3]

Jordan Ifueko
Jordan Ifueko in 2020
Born (1993-08-16) August 16, 1993
Southern California
OccupationWriter
NationalityNigeria
United States
Alma materGeorge Fox University
Period 2019- Present
GenreFantasy
Notable worksRaybearer Redemptor
Website
www.jordanifueko.com

Early life

Jordan Ifueko was born in Southern California to two Nigerian parents who migrated to the United States;[4] her mother is from the Yoruba tribe while her father is from the Bini tribe. Ifueko stated she grew up listening to West African folktales which were narrated by her mother.[4] She was home schooled by her parents and attended George Fox University in Oregon. She is married and lives in Los Angeles with her family.[5]

Career

Ifueko's debut novel Raybearer, inspired partly by her West African heritage and other world cultures, was published in August 18, 2020 by Abrams books,[6] and became a New York bestseller.[7] It was nominated for the Andre Norton Award[8] and the Goodreads Choice Award for best Debut Novel and best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction.[9][10] It was followed by a sequel, Redemptor, published in 2021.[11]

In September 2021, it was announced that Netflix will be adapting Raybearer into a television series, under a new overall deal with Gina Atwater. The project will be produced by Suger23 and Macro Television Studios with Atwater as writer, director and producer.[12]

Bibliography

Novels

References
  1. Ohanesian, Liz (2020-08-14). "This San Fernando Valley author was just 13 when she started plotting her YA fantasy debut". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
  2. Ifueko, Jordan (18 August 2020). Raybearer. ISBN 978-1-68335-719-3. OCLC 1152281861.
  3. "Short Stories". Jordan Ifueko. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
  4. Sutton, Roger. "Jordan Ifueko Talks with Roger". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
  5. "Meet Jordan". jordanifueko.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  6. "Get a first look at 'Raybearer,' a dazzling West African-inspired YA fantasy". EW.com. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
  7. "Jordan Ifueko on her stunning debut West African inspired YA fantasy, Raybearer". United By Pop. 2020-08-30. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
  8. Fictions, © 2021 Science; America, Fantasy Writers of; SFWA®, Inc; Fiction, Nebula Awards® are registered trademarks of Science; America, Fantasy Writers of; SFWA, Inc Opinions expressed on this web site are not necessarily those of. "Nebula Awards® Nominees and Winners: Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction Nebula Awards®". The Nebula Awards®. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
  9. "Announcing the Goodreads Choice Winner in Best Debut Novel!". Goodreads. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  10. "Announcing the Goodreads Choice Winner in Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction!". Goodreads. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  11. Ifueko, Jordan (17 August 2021). Redemptor. ISBN 978-1-4197-3984-2. OCLC 1262873440.
  12. Petski, Denise (2021-09-28). "Gina Atwater Inks Overall Deal With Netflix; Sets 'Raybearer' Adaptation As First Project". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
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