Stephen Tako

As the creator of the book series Junga the Dancing Yeti(TM), Stephen is known for his extensive work as an anti-bullying advocate while presenting "Meet the Author" to primary school children. This Ohio native is also the author of 'Motivated to Act' (2012), 'Junga the Dancing Yeti' (2018) and 'Junga the Dancing Yeti Meets Heidi' (2020). (April 2021) Promoting anti-discrimination and anti-bullying with 2 books based on Junga the Dancing Yeti(TM) and produced a Video/Audiobook version for each book. He also is a motivational speaker sharing with children how he was bullied as a child and uses those experiences to fuel his writing work and his passion to inspire. Creator of Motivated to Act, anti-bullying non-profit organization providing unique lesson plans and products based on the Junga the Dancing Yeti(TM) books, video and characters. This organization is dedicated to helping children in the United States with anti-discrimination and anti-bullying lessons. Has been hosting the Los Angeles Movie Awards, NYLA International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood since 2010. Member of SAG/AFTRA since 2011. As of 2021, lives with his fiancé in San Diego and has one son living in Santa Clarita, California.