Zainab Boladale
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Journalist. Presenter. Author. Debut book ‘Braids Take A Day’ 2024!
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Introducing myself… I’m Zainab, a Nigerian-Irish Journalist, Presenter, Author & Director based in Dublin, Ireland. I love quirky news, good memes, maximalist designs & film/book recommendations (the weirder, the better).
about 1 year ago
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Bob Johnston
23 days ago
Two more sessions at
#TheWriteTimel
in
#Swords
today.
#SeanFarrelly
talking to
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
&
#SeanFarrell
about debut novels, &
#BelindaMcKeon
talking to
#SeanFarrell
&
#LisaMcInerney
on editing others' work (with lots of laughs along the way). Ready to start a new week of writing...
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On creating my first short film back in 2023!
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3 months ago
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What a glorious feeling!!
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Zainab Boladale
The O’Brien Press
4 months ago
Just a few weeks ago, authors
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
and
@kmoranwrites.bsky.social
attended West Cork Literary Festival and had a great time chatting about their titles ‘Braids Take a Day’ and ‘The Doomsday Club.’
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UKYA Spotlight
5 months ago
Today's Annual Event Interviews are with Zainab Boladale, Daniele Tawse, and Tamsin Winter
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
@hachettechildrens.bsky.social
#UKYA
#UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/20/a...
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Annual Event 2025: Zainab Boladale, Daniel Tawse, and Tamsin Winter
Interview with three UKYA authors
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/20/annual-event-2025-zainab-boladale-daniel-tawse-and-tamsin-winter/
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Zainab Boladale
Kirsten Barrett
5 months ago
What a fabulous conversation today
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
Loved hearing from
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
- representation in books is a matter close to my heart. I saw first hand when teaching how important it is to be seen in books. Books inspire and can help you feel like you belong.
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Zainab Boladale
West Cork Literary Festival
5 months ago
3pm today: Braids Take A Day is the incredible debut YA novel from journalist and Nationwide presenter
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
. Zainab will be chatting to fellow author
@jennymitchellgo.bsky.social
in St Brendan's Hall. Free Event, All Welcome (ages 13+)
www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
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Zainab Boladale
The O’Brien Press
5 months ago
Meet
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
and
@kmoranwrites.bsky.social
this July during West Cork Literary Festival and learn more about the stories each has created.
www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...
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Zainab Boladale
UKYA Spotlight
6 months ago
Our 2025 Annual Event Schedule is now live!
#UKYASpotlight
#UKYA
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/06/27/u...
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#UKYASpotlight Annual Event 2025 Schedule
The Schedule for the 2025 Annual Event
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/06/27/ukyaspotlight-annual-event-2025-schedule/
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Zainab Boladale
Stephen Dilley
6 months ago
108. Braids Take a Day by
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
Engaging YA coming-of-age story which offers an interesting exploration of hair and cultural identity.
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Zainab Boladale
West Cork Literary Festival
6 months ago
We love this book too!
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
is doing a free but ticketed event at WCLF on 12 July
www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
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Kirsten Barrett
6 months ago
I impulsively bought Braids take a day as
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
is attending the
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
This is easily one of my top reads this year. The Irish Leaving cert setting with themes of belonging and growing up.
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My lady and I went to go see
#SINNERS
. It was a 10/10… no notes! I love that we’re having a vampire renaissance in TV & Cinema but I think what made this stand out was the intentionality of the story telling & the historical elements it draws from… oh & the music. FABULOUS !
8 months ago
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Happy St.Patrick’s Weekend ☘️✨
9 months ago
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A little tea, a lot of class 💖☕
9 months ago
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Zainab Boladale
The O’Brien Press
10 months ago
We are delighted that ‘What is a Peachick?’ by
@erikamcgann.bsky.social
, illustrated by
@clivemcf.bsky.social
, and ‘Braids Take a Day’ by
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
, have been chosen as part of the first curated ’Recommended Irish Reads’ in the new Eason x
@childrensbooksireland.ie
partnership.
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Zainab Boladale
Books Ireland
11 months ago
'The key to a great young adult novel is an excellent cast of characters.' Ruth Ennis chooses five books for ages 15+ 📕
@rurooie.bsky.social
@childrensbooksireland.ie
@littleislandbooks.bsky.social
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-a...
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Five Young Adult Novels You Won’t Want to Put Down - Books Ireland
Ruth Ennis chooses five young adult novels you won't want to put down.
https://booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-adult-novels-you-wont-want-to-put-down/
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Zainab Boladale
The O’Brien Press
11 months ago
“A much-needed book, this is a must-have on every school library shelf.” A great recommend of ‘Braids Take a Day’ by
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
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Zainab Boladale
Sarah Webb
11 months ago
Great to see children's writers Shane Hegarty and
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
featuring at the Ennis Book Club Festival this year. They will be talking to young readers about their books and their creative lives. Do book in - both are terrific speakers!
ennisbookclubfestival.com/events-2025/
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Events 2025 - Ennis Book Club Festival
https://ennisbookclubfestival.com/events-2025/
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The grass is greener where you water the ground.
11 months ago
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Listen, if you’re thinking about it just do it, book that holiday this 2025! ✈️
11 months ago
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I wish we could watch TV on x2 speed!
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As 2024 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, opportunities and growth that have defined my journey this year. From pushing creative boundaries to connecting with amazing individuals, this year has been nothing short of transformative...
12 months ago
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Zainab Boladale
The O’Brien Press
12 months ago
Looking for some new
#middlegrade
fiction to
#gift
this
#Christmas
? 🎅 ‘First Term at Fernside’ by
@sheenawriter.bsky.social
, ‘Sally and the Lost Photograph’ by Judi Curtin, and ‘The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens’ by
@alnolan.bsky.social
, are wonderful picks for under the tree! 🎄
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You really don’t appreciate your ability to breathe until you have a blocked nose!
12 months ago
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Zainab Boladale
Méabh McDonnell
about 1 year ago
So grateful to
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
for featuring Into the Witchwood as one of her favourite books this year in the
@irishindependent.bsky.social
!!
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Zainab Boladale
The O’Brien Press
about 1 year ago
“an adventurous and beautifully written children's book and one that I believe any adult would also thoroughly enjoy” A great
#recommend
of ‘Into the Witchwood’ by
@meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social
from
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
in Saturday’s
@irishindependent.bsky.social
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Happy new month!
about 1 year ago
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I’ve just realised that WICKED has changed my top five musical movies list and I don’t know how to feel about that.
about 1 year ago
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Zainab Boladale
Sarah Webb
about 1 year ago
More from the Irish Book Awards this evening. With
@alnolan.bsky.social
and
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
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I saw wicked last night and this is now my new musical movie obsession!
about 1 year ago
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When you make your first loaf of bread it’s actually downhill from there… sorry I can’t hangout tonight, I’m making bread.
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As a writer, am I forever destined to spend my nights formulating my best lines… instead of actually going to sleep like a sane human being.
about 1 year ago
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Loc-ing my hair this year is linked to my newfound understanding of patience and pouring into myself. Accepting that at my core I am a person that requires time to flourish in whatever I pursue.
about 1 year ago
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Vampire Step-Dad 🎵NIGHT:SHIFT II Out Now🎵
about 1 year ago
Oh no, this echo chamber I'm stuck in is full of amazing art, generous, kind people, and joy. What ever shall I do?
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Here you can read an extract from my debut Y.A
#novel
, ‘Braids Take A Day’.
www.rte.ie/lifestyle/li...
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Read an extract from Zainab Boladale's debut YA novel
Zainab Boladale made her TV debut on RTÉ's children's programme, news2day, as the first Afro-Irish woman on Irish TV news.
https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0809/1464205-read-an-extract-from-zainab-boladales-debut-ya-novel/
about 1 year ago
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I feel like I can confess this here… I don’t get the Aperol Spritz hype 😬
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Blue sky, red sky, I don’t care what sky it is as long as there’s significantly less hate speech!
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Zainab Boladale
Introducing myself… I’m Zainab, a Nigerian-Irish Journalist, Presenter, Author & Director based in Dublin, Ireland. I love quirky news, good memes, maximalist designs & film/book recommendations (the weirder, the better).
about 1 year ago
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Introducing myself… I’m Zainab, a Nigerian-Irish Journalist, Presenter, Author & Director based in Dublin, Ireland. I love quirky news, good memes, maximalist designs & film/book recommendations (the weirder, the better).
about 1 year ago
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