Question 1

For Elementary Audiences

Accepted Answer

Author Talk 
Jordan offers a 30-minute version of her interactive talk "The Power of a Story," followed by a 20-minute Q&A and signing session. Jordan's Power of a Story presentation touches on
- nonfiction vs fiction
- her Nigerian-American cultural inspiration and upbringing
- neurodivergence (ADHD and anxiety)
- themes in Raybearer, The Genie Game, and Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Menace on Wheels.

Workshop
Jordan offers a fun 50-minute storytelling session called Genie Game LIVE! Kids are sorted into different genie "houses," presented with a conflict, and encouraged to solve it using the skills of their house. Kids learn about story structure, problem solving, and resource management.

Question 2

For Middle School Audiences

Accepted Answer

Author Talk 
Jordan offers a 45-minute interactive talk ("The Power of a Story") followed by a 15-minute Q&A and signing session. Jordan's Power of a Story presentation touches on
- nonfiction vs fiction
- her Nigerian-American cultural inspiration
- neurodivergence (ADHD and anxiety)
-  economic class, ethnicity, and gender in fantasy 
- themes in Raybearer, The Maid and the Crocodile, and The Genie Game

Workshops

Option 1: Genie Game LIVE! 
Jordan offers a fun 50-minute storytelling session called kids are sorted into different genie "houses," presented with a conflict, and encouraged to solve it using the skills of their house. Kids learn about story structure, problem solving, and resource management.

Option 2: Outlining- Your Story in a FLASH!
Jordan teaches a 50-minute hands-on workshop on how to outline a story in one hour or less. Kids learn about exposition, conflict,  resolution, and story themes.

Option 3: Cast a Spell! How to Write a Fabulous First Line
Jordan teaches a 50-minute hands-on workshop on how to capture a reader's attention with the first few lines of a story. Kids learn about character introduction, strong expositions, and punchy prose.

Question 3

For Teens and Adults

Accepted Answer

Author Talk 
Jordan offers a 45-minute interactive talk ("How I Build A Story") followed by a 15-minute Q&A and signing session. Jordan's "How I Build A Story" touches on

- her Nigerian-American cultural inspiration
- neurodivergence (ADHD and anxiety)
-  economic class, ethnicity, and gender in fantasy 
- themes in Raybearer, The Maid and the Crocodile, and The Genie Game

Workshops

Option 1: Outlining- Your Story in a FLASH!
Jordan teaches a 50-minute hands-on workshop on how to outline a story in one hour or less. Participants learn about exposition, conflict,  resolution, and story themes.

Option 2: Cast a Spell! Fabulous First Lines
Jordan teaches a 50-minute hands-on workshop on how to capture a reader's attention with the first few lines of a story. Participants learn about character introduction, strong expositions, and punchy prose.

Question 4

For Conferences & Festivals

Accepted Answer

Keynotes
Jordan is an experienced speaker and can adapt her presentation to any theme, but her core talk covers:
-  economic class, ethnicity, and gender in fantasy 
- her Nigerian-American cultural inspiration
- neurodivergence (ADHD and anxiety)
- themes in Raybearer, The Maid and the Crocodile, and The Genie Game

Jordan is also available to participate in speaking panels and book signings.

Question 5

Full Day Visits

Accepted Answer

A full day visit includes three experiences (each an hour long) + a 20 minute book signing session. You may mix and match any of the experiences below, or repeat them (for example, 2 author talks and 1 workshop, or 2 workshops and 1 panel).

-50 min Author Talk
-50 min Workshop
-50 min Panel

Question 6

Half Day Visits

Accepted Answer

A half day visit includes one 50-minute experience + a 20 minute book signing session. Experiences include:

-50 min Author Talk
-50 min Workshop
-50 min Panel

Question 7

Virtual Visits

Accepted Answer

A virtual visit includes one 50-minute Author Talk or (for teens and adults) one 50-minute interactive Workshop.

JORDAN IFUEKO

AUTHOR VISITS

Jordan has given lectures in the United States, Nigeria, Italy, Germany, and South Korea. Her keynotes and workshops are adaptable to elementary school, teen, and adult audiences.

WHAT TO EXPECT