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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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