Passionate about delivering great ideas...
Jim Barber, Author and Creative Director
I am passionate about delivering great ideas and concepts in my storytelling, and relish the opportunity to create uplifting and inspirational stories. I enjoy developing unique concepts for learning games, Apps, and interactive storybooks.
Recently, I published a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) novel for elementary age students called Cecil's Magnifico Adventure. This novel is available both digitally and in paperback on Amazon and iTunes. Please contact me at [email protected] if you'd like more information about this educational and entertaining book.
I am also a Co-Founder and Co-Creator of the digital and highly interactive Ooka Island Reading Adventure which was acquired by Scholastic in April 2017.
The Ooka Island Reading Adventure (www.ookaisland.com) is a game-based learning program that includes 80 hours of online curriculum and an innovative learning algorithm. As the creative force behind Ooka Island, I authored 95 levelled books in the sequenced series, created the game design, and project managed the development of the learn-to-read digital game.
Before becoming an author and Creative Director, I was an elementary, middle, and high school teacher and basketball coach. Living in Florida I enjoy biking, the beach, driving a convertible down A1A, and spending time with my family.
Recently, I published a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) novel for elementary age students called Cecil's Magnifico Adventure. This novel is available both digitally and in paperback on Amazon and iTunes. Please contact me at [email protected] if you'd like more information about this educational and entertaining book.
I am also a Co-Founder and Co-Creator of the digital and highly interactive Ooka Island Reading Adventure which was acquired by Scholastic in April 2017.
The Ooka Island Reading Adventure (www.ookaisland.com) is a game-based learning program that includes 80 hours of online curriculum and an innovative learning algorithm. As the creative force behind Ooka Island, I authored 95 levelled books in the sequenced series, created the game design, and project managed the development of the learn-to-read digital game.
Before becoming an author and Creative Director, I was an elementary, middle, and high school teacher and basketball coach. Living in Florida I enjoy biking, the beach, driving a convertible down A1A, and spending time with my family.