This San Fernando Valley author was just 13 when she started plotting her YA fantasy debut

Jordan Ifueko has spent half her life preparing for the release of her debut novel.
The San Fernando Valley-based author of “Raybearer” was just 13 when she began building the world that would develop into this Young Adult fantasy. She’ll turn 27 two days after its August 18 Amulet Books publication.
And this is only the start for both Ifueko and the “Raybearer” universe. At the time of this interview, she was finishing up edits on the second book in the series.
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