Creativity is a language classroom superpower!

What a fantastic masterclass with tertiary language students, participating in Language in Action, my groundbreaking pedagogy that is transforming the way we learn and teach languages!

In our theoretical and practical sessions, we explored how sequential art, language meditation, drama, and improvisation can bring classrooms to life and inspire learners of all ages. It’s exciting to see how creative approaches can unlock confidence, curiosity, and genuine connection.

As an advocate for innovative teaching, I integrate comics, storytelling, and embodied learning to create immersive, accessible, and student-centred experiences. This approach continues to have a real impact in educational settings across all age demographics.

Special thanks to the students for allowing me to share these fantastic images!

After completing the South Australia, Western Australia, ACT, and NSW stages of the tour, we head to Victoria next before the Christmas break!

Contact Stuart to discuss presenting at your next Professional Learning session by reaching out here.

A wonderful reminder that research journeys can continue long after submission!

I was delighted to discover that my linguistics thesis,

“The politics of Tintin: Context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in the early adventures of Tintin” (Flinders University), has recently been cited in a scholarly article titled “Arab World in Hergé’s The Adventures of Tintin: Making Visible the Idea of Terra Nullius.”

It’s encouraging to see that this area of research, exploring how stories, images, and languages shape our perceptions of culture, continues to spark discussion in academic and educational circles.

For me, Tintin’s world remains a powerful classroom resource, inviting learners to think critically about representation, history, and voice through the lens of la bande dessinée franco-belge.

A fantastic post-conference testimonial!

It was a delight to speak at the 2025 World Language Teacher Summit in the United States, presenting my dynamic new pedagogy, Language in Action, where sequential art, language meditation, drama, and improvisation combine to ignite language learning in fresh and transformative ways.

Appreciative thanks to Event Coordinator Peya Robbins for the stunning post-conference testimony!

During the virtual masterclass, we explored how comics, storytelling, and embodied learning can reframe classrooms into immersive, student-centred spaces. 

Teachers can view post-conference recordings at https://www.worldlangteachers.com/

My book promotion tour continues to inspire!

Thanks to everyone who joined me and Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie Illustrator, Joanna Hassam, at the Hub Library on October 19, for a fun-filled celebration of bilingual education, which included an illustration workshop for audience members! 

Sincere thanks to Onkaparinga Libraries Hub Library as official event sponsors.

More wonderful book reviews!

I was deeply touched by a recent review from a reader in Japan, who wrote:

“The sign language at the end of this book is meaningful because it expresses the diversity of language… Language isn’t just for speakers.”

This reflection beautifully captures what Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie is all about; celebrating how we connect through spoken, written, and visual forms of language.

A spectacular book signing event!

Thank you to the teachers who stopped by my signing table at the Adelaide Comic Convention and Toy Fair on October 6 and purchased a copy of Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie, Australia’s first bilingual French–English graphic novel created and set in Adelaide.

This project celebrates the spirit of language, art, and place, bringing together storytelling, cultural identity, and multimodal literacy.

Designed for both classrooms and readers of all ages, Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie invites learners to explore French and English side by side, while also discovering the beauty of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) as part of its visual narrative.

Seen here with my illustrator Jo Hassam, we had a fantastic time engaging with the greater Adelaide community during the book signing!

The book signing coincided with my exhibition “From Brussels to Adelaide, the language of comics continues to inspire classrooms worldwide.”

The exhibition celebrated the linguistic brilliance of Belgian comics, their profound role in language education and enduring influence on the global comic book market. 

Thank you to all teachers and school representatives who attended and explored how my Language in Action pedagogy uses sequential art to energise language learning worldwide.

More fantastic news! 

I'm excited to announce a new agreement with Australia's largest French Supermarket, France At Home!

The physical and online store recently purchased stock of my bilingual French-English graphic novel Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie for their shelves!

A wonderful book signing at the papercuts comics festival!

A spectacular Papercuts Comics Festival!

Click through via the above image to view more about the launch of Australia's first bilingual French-English graphic novel, created and set in South Australia!

Special thanks to all the teachers, students, comic lovers, and curious readers, especially those who picked up a copy of Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie at the Papercuts Comics Festival at the Adelaide Town Hall. 

It was fantastic to share Australia’s first bilingual French–English graphic novel, created and set in Adelaide, with the Greater Adelaide Community!

More exciting news with Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie on sale globally!

Thanks to all who have supported my book so far. If you’ve enjoyed reading it, a short review on Amazon, Goodreads, or Booktopia would be greatly appreciated as your words help other readers discover the story and strengthen its journey into classrooms and libraries.

Click on the Goodreads banner to purchase your copy!

Les  Aventures de Paris et Freddie have been added to collections across Libraries SA in South Australia. It’s fantastic to see Paris and Freddie finding their place on library shelves!

Thank you for being part of this adventure!