During a period of thirty years, Michael Clay Thompson was a classroom teacher, middle school head, and academic. Now he teaches his curriculum online while he continues to develop new literature trilogies. An acclaimed speaker and workshop presenter, he has inspired millions of students and educators through his teaching, books, and presentations with a new love of language and literature. Michael received his bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University, studied for gifted education accreditation at Mars Hill College, and obtained his M.A. from Western Carolina University. During his teaching career, he taught at schools in Indiana, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Michael has written more than 100 books, all with Royal Fireworks Press.