Born and raised in Minnesota, Laura James worked in the production and recording departments at the Twin Cities Public Television Station; and after being tasked with creating, writing, and editing a variety of projects, her interest in writing increased. She changed her goal, focused on writing, and eventually fulfilled her dream of becoming an author. James writes children’s fiction that marries entertainment with education, and these lighthearted stories provide a user-friendly format that allows the reader easy access to word definitions. This delights and empowers young readers as they read without timely disruptions.