James Cooper
James is a qualified teacher with over 20 years' experience as a primary, secondary and university educator. Following an early-career in English literacy education and research, James went on to lecture in creative writing at Adelaide's Tabor College where he coordinates the Creative Writing and Communication Program. In 2022 he published his first novel for young adults, 'Something About Alaska', through MidnightSun Publishing. As a published author, academic and writing professional, James excels at sharing the joy of language and literature with young and old alike. His approach to teaching incorporates creative wordplay, close reading and collaborative writing, and is grounded in both established research and professional experience.