John WhiteKloud was born in Albuquerque, N.M. and was raised by his grandmother after his parents passed away. He was taught from a very young age that hard work and reading good books will take him far in life. He has Cherokee ancestors and loves the outdoors. Hummingbirds are very magical since they are so small but can fly in all directions… even backwards. His hobbies include researching his family history, writing, and walking his Akita dog, Kuma