As we wrap things up for Xmas here at Children’s Books Ireland HQ, we just want to take a moment to thank everyone that has donated to our #GiftABook appeal. Donation lines will be open over Xmas, so please do consider contributing if you haven’t already! childrensbooksireland.ie/giftabook 1/2 🧵

As part of the Everyone a Reader project run by @childrensbooksireland.ie, I worked in 2 schools in Dublin, including a long-term project with a group that struggled with reading. My job? To help them learn how to make the imaginative leap from words on a page. www.thebookseller.com/comment/copy...

Applications closing this Friday! 🚨

Our bumper gift guide is out in today’s Sunday Times 🗞️ A curated list of 25 excellent reads, all from Irish authors and illustrators, hand picked by Publications Manager Ruth Concannon . With everything from early readers to YA covered. Grab a copy today! 🎄

It’s the RTÉ KIDS December Book Club! With this months book club, we want to take a look at some brilliant books which will fill you up with seasonal spirit. Think snowy escapades, fabulous festive glow-ups and a touch of Christmas chaos. Check out the featured books ⬇️ www.rte.ie/kids/book-cl...

Did you catch our Elaina on Ireland AM yesterday morning? She popped down to the Ireland AM studio to share some gorgeous books that would make the perfect gifts for young readers this Christmas 🎁📚. Discover the books and watch back: childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

We are is seeking a highly organised administrator to join our team on a part-time fixed-term basis to support the delivery of the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards.  Full details ⬇️ https://childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/join-team-awards-administrator 🗓️ Apply by 4pm on 12/12/25

Over the last three years, I've taken part in @childrensbooksireland.ie's Everyone a Reader project as a Champion of Reading in two secondary schools in Clondalkin. A lovely project to be part of. There's a video here that explains it. #SpeirGorm #SpéirGhorm childrensbooksireland.ie/everyone-a-r...

‼️ Deadline extended to December 5th‼️ Dochtúirí Leabhair ag teastáil! 🩺 Ar mhaith leat grá don léitheoireacht i nGaeilge a spreagadhi ndaoine eile? Bí i do Dhochtúir Leabhar le Leabhair Pháistí Éireann! childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

Help us to bring the joy of reading to the children who need it most this Christmas.   Can you give the gift that lasts for a lifetime? 📚🎁   To learn more and donate, click the link below ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/support-us/g...   🎥: Crannóg Media   #EveryChildAReader

Did you catch our Elaina on the @rteradio1.bsky.social Oliver Callan show this morning? Alongside host Oliver Callan and some enthusiastic young readers, we took a look at some of the excellent Irish titles from our winter reading lists.  Listen back ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

Our Elaina will be on this mornings @rteradio1.bsky.social Oliver Callan show for ONE WHOLE HOUR of excellent children's books suggestions. She will be joined in the studio by some expert young readers. Tune in and get those Christmas reading lists in check! 11am-12pm www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/

We are delighted to be one of the charities supported by this years Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal. A donation to this campaign goes not only to us, but also towards brilliant organisations such as My Lovely Horse Rescue, and the NSPCA. Donate below ⬇️ www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/r...

📚 Children's Books Ireland have released a new Loss & Grief Reading List. We loved connecting with Ruth, Emma and the team ahead of BCAW. 👉 List: childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommendations/loss-and-grief #BCAW #ChildrenGrieveToo #ChildrensBooks

We believe that every child, no matter their circumstance, deserves to access to the transformative power of reading. This Christmas, you can help us to change children’s lives, one book at a time by supporting our Gift A Book Appeal🎁. To learn more and donate ➡️ childrensbooksireland.ie/giftabook

For the weekend in it 🌧️ Grab a copy of today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social for a seasonally appropriate roundup by our Publications Manager Ruth Concannon

Nov 17-23 is Bereaved Children's Awareness Week. The Loss and Grief reading list is a curated selection of 24 titles that focus on the topic of bereavement. It is a guide to stories that empathise, comfort and hopefully connect with young readers. childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen... 1/2 🧵

Coffee morning ☕️ Join us to hear from Leona Forde, author of the Milly McCarthy books. Leona will be sharing insights into her creative process as part of our new occasional series, Around the Block. 📍 Zoom 🗓️ 26/11 🔗 https://childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/november-2025-artists-coffee-morning

What are you most excited to see at this years @dublinbookfest.bsky.social ? We are involved in a couple of events. You can check them out here ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/... For the full Family & Children's Programme, click here ⬇️ dublinbookfestival.com/event_catego... #DBF25

We've kicked off the month of November with some great new reading recommendations on Ireland AM 📚 Check out the books and watch the show back here: childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

I'll be speaking at @dublinbookfest.bsky.social about my Irish-mythology YA novel! Swing by the Bartley's Lounge at the Grafton Hotel, Dublin on Saturday, 8 November at 4.45pm. Tickets free, booking necessary: dublinbookfestival.com/event/raisin...

The Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2026 will take place next year on the 19th + 20th of September. Early bird tickets are now available at a discounted rate 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/childrens-books-ireland-international-conference-2026-tickets-1834435328449?aff=erelexpmlt

October newsletter! 🤩Free To Be Me 📚Eason x Children’s Books Ireland 🤝Working with WHSmith 📺Best Irish Books on IrelandAM 💌Our Movement for Good Award 🩺Dochtúirí Leabhair ag teastáil! 🤓Top Tips with Twinkl 📖What we’re reading Subscribe 👇 childrensbooksireland.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

In this month’s RTÉjr Book Club we are talking about books that celebrate diversity, inclusion and representation. These titles have been selected from our new Free To Be Me 'booster guide’ for primary school students. Article by Publications Manager Ruth Concannon: www.rte.ie/kids/book-cl...

We are delighted to welcome Chartered Accountant Bruce Stanley for our October Coffee Morning for a session focusing on the Artists’ Tax Exemption ☕️ For more information on what to expect from this session and details on how to register click here ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

Introducing the latest companion publication to our Free To Be Me: The Diversity, Inclusion and Representation Reading Guide! Download it for free here: childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen... 🧵1/3

Eason X Children's Books Ireland Q4 📚 15 excellent titles in English and in Irish that highlight talented Irish and Irish-based authors and illustrators. Stop by your local Eason to browse the collection in person or check it out online! 🧑‍💻 childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

We love to see excellent Irish books featured in The White Raven catalogue. For 2025 two brilliant ☘️ titles have made the selection: ☘️Na Trí Mhuicín by Áine Ní Ghlinn and Paddy Donnelly ☘️Trigger by C.G Moore A massive congratulations to all 🎉 www.ijb.de/fileadmin/Da...

What a way to start the week! Our CEO Elaina Ryan visited the Ireland AM studio this morning with a selection of brilliant children's books as featured in our latest reading guide The Best Irish Books of 2025 📚 Check out the books & watch the show back: childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

We are delighted to announce that the winner of this years Children’s Books Ireland Annual Award is @tadhgmacdh.bsky.social Tadhg is the founder of @futafata.bsky.social, and a trailblazer of Irish-language publishing. Read more: childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/... Comhghairdeas a Thaidhg!

Day 2 moments from #CBIConf25 📸 We are taking a moment to reflect on what an amazing and inspiring conference this was. Back on Wednesday with plenty more photos, videos and moments from the weekend.

Moments from a wonderful first day at the Children’s Book Ireland International Conference 2025 ✨ Today we look forward to another day of inspiring speakers, wonderful attendees and brilliant books 📚 #CBIConf25

Get yourselves down to Dubray Books on Grafton St. between 5 and 7 this evening and celebrate Culture Night with @laureatenanog.bsky.social and friends 🤩

🔔Important update to the #CBIConf25 schedule🔔 We regret to inform that Olena Odynoka is unable to speak at this years Conference due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Olena is safe and well, and we hope to have her join us in the future. 1/3 🧵

"Irish creatives are in the limelight and rightly being celebrated. But children’s authors and illustrators in Ireland too often fly under the radar." Support Irish authors and illustrators writing for young people! ✍️Article by our CEO Elaina Ryan www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

Do you know a young reader (16-24) who could help us select the next Laureate na nÓg? Applications close next Friday - we'd particularly love to hear from young people from underrepresented backgrounds or communities. More information + application form childrenslaureate.ie/young-reader...

Our new reading guide is here!☘️ The Best Irish Books of 2025 is a celebration of Irish authors and illustrators, a map to find your next great read and a treasure trove of talent from the island of Ireland. Dive in and download the guide now ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

A sneak peak at our upcoming reading guide in this months @irishexaminer.bsky.social The Best Irish Books of 2025 launches Monday 🤩 Article by Ruth Concannon

Towers & Tales is looking for a Festival Producer! An excellent opportunity for the right person to help bring this magical children's book festival to life. Job details here: lismorecastlearts.ie/assets/image...

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A happy International Literacy Day indeed 🥳 📖 If you missed our event with Microsoft Dream Space today then you can tune into RTÉ's News2Day this evening at 4:20pm. Thanks so much to every school who joined us today including @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and all at St Christopher's NS 🎥

Yesterday evening, at its 43rd General Assembly held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Aosdána — the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland — elected nine new members. Children’s Books Ireland is thrilled to learn that among them is Áine Ní Ghlinn, Laureate na nÓg from 2020 to 2023. 1/2 🧵

🚨Teachers! For #InternationalLiteracyDay Microsoft Dream Space and @childrensbooksireland.ie are hosting a FREE online event for upper primary and lower secondary schools🧑‍💻 Teach kids the important of literacy in the digital age while also creating a short video game based on #TheDoomsdayClub 🕹️👾

Laureate na nÓg, Children’s Books Ireland and friends are back in the window of Dubray Books this Culture night for evening of storytelling! We will also have Book Clinics in store on the night and copies of our new reading guide for attendees 📚 📍Dubray Books, Grafton St. 🗓️19/9/2025 🕔 5-7pm 🎟️Free

We’re looking for our next Champions (of reading!)🏆 Champions will work within a select school, engaging with students to inspire creativity and exploration of a new school library over a series of in-person workshops throughout 2025 2026 and 2027. Details⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

☘️ Leis an léitheoireacht ar mhaithe le gliondar a chothú, tá pacáiste acmhainní curtha le chéile againn le cabhrú le múinteoirí bunscoile! Is féidir inspioráid don léitheoireacht a íoslódáil anseo! childrensbooksireland.ie/resources-id... 🧵1/3

This months @irishexaminer.bsky.social roundup is all about the books that keep us asking, guessing and wondering. Intrigued? Grab a copy and check it out for yourself! Article by Ruth Concannon

We’re just one month away from the Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2025. Have a look at the timetable and let us know who are you looking forward to seeing in the comments!⬇️ 🖌️Artwork from Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love. www.eventbrite.ie/e/childrens-...

Last week we travelled to Dunshaughlin for the ÁIS showcase, where we had the opportunity to see a range of new, brilliant Irish-language books available for readers! 🧵1/2

🚨Teachers!🚨 📚✨ This #InternationalLiteracyDay, we’re blending books & bytes! Join #MSDreamSpace + @KidsBooksIre for a free LIVE event for upper primary & lower secondary. Create your own mini-game with #MakeCode Arcade 🎮 🔗 aka.ms/DSUpcoming