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

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It’s almost 🫣back to school🫣 time. A scary thought for some, but fear not! Excellent stories are on the horizon!🌅 Our latest Book Club with RTÉjr highlights some brilliant selections from our new Class Reads Reading list. www.rte.ie/kids/book-cl... Article by Ruth Concannon and Becky Long

An excellent fundraiser is being run by CBI pals @rurooie.bsky.social and @sineadohart.bsky.social to raise vital funds for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social Lots of great bookish bits on offer for teachers, aspiring writer and children’s literature enthusiasts alike www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit... 🍉

Introducing our new reading list - Class Reads ✏️   An expertly curated list for junior and primary school readers, these hand-picked titles will open up chances for discussion, learning, and imaginative exploration of important themes and issues.   More info⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

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Our July newsletter lands tomorrow! Between reading reports, reading lists and reading recommendations, it’s safe to say we’re keeping busy this summer! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for the latest from Children’s Books Ireland HQ 📥 childrensbooksireland.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

We understand that an event like #CBIConf25 can be hard to budget for. That’s why we are offering some financial support for anyone who may require it towards travel, accommodation or child-care costs to be able to attend this year’s conference. 🧵1/3

Listen back to Elaina from @childrensbooksireland.ie and young reviewers giving book recommendations for ages 8-16 on Oliver Callan's show @rteradio1.bsky.social www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Our Elaina was on the Oliver Callan show this morning! Joining her in the studio and via voice note were some brilliant young readers. They discussed the excellent Irish books they have been reading this summer. Listen back here: rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Introducing our new reading list - Baby Book Club 👶 From tummy time to potty training, this list of 24 fiction and non-fiction stories is designed to delight and engage young bookworms that are experiencing the world for the first time. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

Our Elaina was back in the Ireland AM studio this morning with a selection of brilliant Irish children’s books for summer reading☀️.   Watch back on the show through the link in the below: play.virginmediatelevision.ie/watch/vod/52...

Our latest selection of Recommended Irish Reads in partnership with Eason is now live! Check out the selection here and let us know what you're going to read next below! ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

‘Badger Books’ by Paddy Donnelly and ‘Féile! A Twin Power Adventure’ by @emmalarkinbooks.bsky.social have been selected for Eason and @childrensbooksireland.ie’s Recommended Irish Reads and, from today, you can find them together in Eason stores around the country.

Dublin Book Festival has some gorgeous FREE activities and readings from beautiful books—a lovely line-up for all the family on Sunday 03 August 📕🎨🎼 Find out more over on Books Ireland: tinyurl.com/2x8dyyft @dublinbookfest.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @leonaforde1.bsky.social

Your first look at the lineup for the Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2025 🤩 Tickets available here 🎟️: www.eventbrite.ie/e/childrens-... Be sure to let us know who you’re looking forward to seeing below!

Sunshine wins out in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social ☀️ Pick up a copy today and find your next summer read 🗞️

📢Deadline approaching (18/7/25)📢 We are looking for 10 Irish debut artists (authors/illustrators) to speak at the #CBIConf25 in September as part of the New Voices slot. Fill in the survey below and nominate your New Voices 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RHGCVV 📸 Sean Hegarty at our 2024 Conference

So much work done and so much more to do! Read our Impact Report 2024 and discover the work we carried out last year to inspire young readers and champion excellent Irish books and artists across the island of Ireland. childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...