James Foley
I’m always amazed at the natural enthusiasm children bring to drawing, especially when they draw just for themselves and don’t care if it’s ‘good enough’ or not.
James Foley is a children’s author and illustrator. He created the graphic novel series: Brobot, Dungzilla and Gastronauts starring Sally Tinker, the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve. James’ earlier books My Dead Bunny, In The Lion, The Last Viking and The Last Viking Returns have all scored several honours, including children’s choice awards. His favourite part of the job is presenting workshops at schools and libraries, he is an ambassador for Books In Homes and Room To Read, and he is a massive Marvel movie nerd.
James' programs
Alphabet Soup
Age: 5-8 years, 5-6 years, 6-8 years
Writing focus: Creative Writing, Procedural Text, Alliteration
Story starter
Description
James Foley is encouraging students to use their own experiences to write about making an alphabet soup. Explore creative procedural texts, visual literacy and alliteration. Your students are the Co-authors and they decide what goes into an Alphabet Soup!
Student work
Mr Head's Head
Age: 7-10 years
Writing focus: Creative Writing, Narrative, Humour
Story starter
Description
James Foley is inviting your students to write the rest of this story. He is encouraging students to use their imaginations to explore what might happen to a head that has been carried off by a bird. Explore creative writing, humour, and visual literacy. Your students are the Co-authors and they decide what happens in the peculiar case of Mr Head’s Head!
Student work
Super Potato
Age: 9-12, 12-14 years
Writing focus: Narrative, Comic Book, Humour
Story starter
Description
James Foley is encouraging students to use their imaginations to create a comic about the amazing hero, Super Potato. Use creative writing, humour, and visual literacy to create a comic or graphic novel style story. Your students are the Co-authors and they are in control of the adventures of Super Potato!
Student work
What's included
For Students and Teachers:
- One printed 12-page A5 book per student
- Videos from author
- The story starter
- Writing program, linked to the curriculum
- Reference to quality text and research
- A digital book per student for life
Pricing
Price per student licence:
- 1 – 99 = $19.80
- 100 – 499 = $17.60
- 500 or more = $16.50
Every digital book can also create digital classroom libraries and bookclubs for parents to enjoy.
