Laura James
Author
ddison books
About Laura James
Born and raised in Minnesota, Laura James found her creative footing in the production and recording departments at Twin Cities Public Television. There, she shifted her focus and dedicated her time to writing, and her persistence led to becoming an author. Laura James cherishes moments with her family, enjoys spending time at the ocean, and relishes cozy evenings by the fire.
The Addison books are lighthearted tales that seamlessly combine entertainment with education. These "handy learning tools” provide a user-friendly format that makes reading an immersive and accessible experience for young readers. Addison books empower young readers to expand their vocabulary, effortlessly allowing them to enjoy the story without interruptions.
Minnesota Writer
The Addison books are unique, with a user-friendly format, that allows young readers easy access to information. Marrying entertainment with education; each page of these amusing stories includes new vocabulary, word definitions, and language skills development, making these books handy learning tools.
Goodreads
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
The Addison books are lighthearted stories that bring young readers to different locations and introduce other cultures and ethnicities. Each story has fun adventures that also provide valuable lessons.
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrator's mission to foster public appreciation of children's books and to support the community of people who create and promote them.
AWARDS
2024 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention -Educational/Instructional,
a Reader's Favorite Award, and Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Addison's Canadian Caper
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2023 Hindi’s Libraries
Females of Fiction Finalist for Addison Braves Brazil.
2022 Five Star Reader's Favorite Award, Literary Titan Book Award, and Royal Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention - Educational for both Addison's Abrupt Adventures and Addison Braves Brazil.
Addison's audience.
You may see Laura James at book signings, or festivals, where she meets new people and introduces Addison books to young readers. Children find the stories amusing, parents appreciate the added information, and teachers call Addison books handy learning tools, that promote language skills development.
