A fantastic post-conference testimonial!

It was a delight to speak at the 2025 Back-To-School 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!

Japanese Language in action!

When language meets creativity, magic happens in the classroom!

I had the pleasure of teaching my Language in Action program with a fantastic primary class of Japanese language students who brought new words to life through storytelling and sequential art. 

The students didn’t just memorise, they understood, connected, and remembered. 

“Language in Action turns words into adventures students never forget!”

Book your Teacher PL or a Masterclass for Students, here! 

A marvellous Book week!

I was honoured to present a very special reading of a handwritten, hand-illustrated book by Lavinia Richards, the last Barngarla member of the Stolen Generation to young Barngarla language learners.

During the reading, children engaged with Barngarla flora and fauna words from the trilingual program I present daily, reinforcing their learning through storytelling in a joyful and meaningful way.

This beautiful book is included in my PhD research, which focuses on a pedagogy I created to assist Barngarla community members in teaching their language through the Barngarla alphabet and workbooks, developed by Professor Ghil’ad Zuckermann and the Barngarla community. Bringing together art, story, and language learning, the experience highlighted the importance of creativity and culture in supporting the reclamation of the Barngarla language for future generations.

Included to the Book Week readings was a new bilingual text I created for young learners of endangered Indigenous languages, encouraging oracy and literacy through vibrant sequential art, inviting learners to explore language with imagination and purpose.

Grounded in community collaboration, each page offers more than translation, it tells a story that speaks to identity, connection, and revitalisation.