The Boy Named Rock
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Ugochukwu Ikwuakor
Ugochukwu Ikwuakor is from part of Eastern Nigeria where folk tales are part of the tradition and culture. Every night before bed and other times, children are gathered to listen to different fables by the elder. Some fables also go with songs. Mr. Ikwuakor used his knowledge of those folk tales to start writing stories, using animal characteristics, for his school newspaper at the College at Old Westbury, N.Y. Years later, he complied some of his stories to publish his first book, Inside the Animal Kingdom. The book contain six fables based 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 their wonderful 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 in Business Management. He also received a Master of Social Work degree from the Yeshiva University in New 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.
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