Ugochukwu IkwuakorUgochukwu Ikwuakor is from part of Eastern Nigeria where folk tales are part of the tradition andculture. Every night before bed and other times, children are gathered to listen to different fables by theelder. Some fables also go with songs.Mr. Ikwukor used his knowledge of those folk tales to start writing stories, using animalcharacteristics, for his school newspaper at the College at Old Westbury, N.Y. Years later, he compliedsome of his stories to publish his first book, Inside the Animal Kingdom. The book contain six fablesbased on folk tales he grew up hearing in Eastern Nigeria, his childhood home.Mr. Ikwuakor now lives in Queens, New York, with his family whom he expresses his gratitude for theirwonderful contributions and prayers. He is also grateful to other family members, in-laws, and friends.Mr. Ikwuakor graduated from the College at Old Westbury, NY with a Bachelor of Science degree inBusiness Management. He also received a Master of Social Work degree from the Yeshiva University inNew York. And from the University of the State of NY, he received a Licensed Maser of Social Worker(LMSW) degree. He continues to live and write creatively from his home in New York City. Read More Read Less