Born and raised in Minnesota, Laura James worked at the Twin Cities Public Television Station, creating, writing, and editing projects, until she followed her desire to write children’s fiction. The Addison books marry entertainment with education, capturing children’s attention, while promoting language skills development. The Addison stories also fall into the educational genre, with both Addison’s Abrupt Adventures and Addison Braves Brazil, winning 2022 Honorable Mention Royal Dragonfly Book Awards – Education. These lighthearted stories bring young readers to different locations, introduce other cultures and ethnicities, while peppering in learning and fun adventures.