Paul is the owner of the Children’s Bookshop. He has a Master of Education, working almost 20 years as a teacher of Upper Primary and Secondary. He has won numerous awards in teaching such as a Quality Teacher Award in 2002, The Premier’s English Scholarship in 2004 and awards for his co-ordination of Regional Shakespearean Festivals. His interests include the development of literacy with a particular interest in reading for gifted children, Boys’ Literacy and books for adolescents.
In 2012 Paul was awarded the School Library Association of NSW's Maurice Saxby Award for his commitment to and contribution to children's literature. In 2016, Paul received the Lady Cutler Award for his passionate commitment to children's literature.