A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has joined with 13 expert English teachers and educators from across Australia to produce a textbook series for the new Australia-wide English curriculum. Mr Paul Grover, a lecturer with the CSU School of Education in Albury-Wodonga, contributed chapters on ‘The Writing Craft’, ‘Visual Texts’, ‘Writing from Asia and the Pacific’, and ‘Myths, Legends and Fantasy Writing’. Titled Pearson English, the book will be available to Years 7 to 10 students across Australia in printed and online versions. “Teacher resource books have also been written to support the introduction of the Australian curriculum in our schools,” Mr Grover said. “This innovative series allows students to explore new technologies, access new and challenging texts, and develop literacy skills for the 21st century.” Mr Grover has previously written various English and history textbooks and resource books for high school students. Pearson English will be launched in Melbourne on Saturday 14 April and will be available through Pearson Publishers.