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Jordan Ifueko is a Nigerian American author known for her work in young adult fantasy fiction. She studied at Stanford University. Ifueko’s writing draws on West African folklore and her own cultural heritage, blending these influences into her storytelling.
Ifueko’s debut novel, Raybearer, was published by Hot Key Books in 2020. The novel introduces readers to a richly imagined world inspired by African traditions and mythology. Raybearer was followed by its sequel, Redemptor, which was published in 2021.
In addition to her novels, Ifueko has contributed to anthologies and written short fiction. Her work has been recognised within the young adult literary community, and she has participated in various literary events and panels.
Jordan Ifueko’s novel Raybearer was published by Hot Key Books in 2020.
May 2026’s book club includes titles by Duncan Beedie, Darren Chetty, Sandhya Prabhat, Zoey Allen, Harriet Muncaster, Paul Ian Cross, Jamie Hammond, Jordan Ifueko, Nathanael Lessore, Ravena Guron, Sarah Beth Durst and Tig Wallace.
Keep your teen reading over the summer holidays with books by Abiola Bello, Simon James Green, Cynthia Murphy, Oskar Kroon, Meredith Adamo, E Lockhart, Angeline Boulley, Tess Sharpe, John Schu and more.
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