James Norcliffe has published a collection of short stories, eight collections of poetry and several award-winning novels for young readers, including the bestselling The Loblolly Boy and its successor, The Loblolly Boy and the Sorcerer. His most recent book for young people is Felix and the Red Rats.
James has edited anthologies of poetry and writing by young people, notably the long-running ReDraft annual anthologies, which he co-edits with Tessa Duder.
James has been awarded writing fellowships both in New Zealand and overseas, including the Burns Fellowship, the IWP/Iowa Residency, and residencies in Hobart and at Massey University and Otago University College of Education.
His poetry is widely published internationally and he regularly reads at festivals and occasions throughout New Zealand and overseas.