A lovely evening celebrating six years with the team - old and new! @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @amandadunne.bsky.social

The Children’s Booker has just been announced. The first prize will be awarded in 2027 for children’s books for readers aged 8 to 12, published between Nov 2025 and Oct 2026. I've picked 10 books that could have been winners over the past 10 years - and they are all Irish! www.sarahwebb.info/blog

The Children’s Booker has just been announced. The first prize will be awarded in 2027 for children’s books for readers aged 8 to 12, published between Nov 2025 and Oct 2026. I've picked 10 books that could have been winners over the past 10 years - and they are all Irish! www.sarahwebb.info/blog

1/ We can’t wait to welcome our good friends @sineadohart.bsky.social & @unawoods.bsky.social this coming Sat at 3pm! They will read and draw front their brilliant new book, Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee. You can order a copy to be signed here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781...

The Irish Invented Halloween, so Where are Our Stories? From Pookas to Pagan Gods, Spirits to Selkies, Irish children’s books bring spooky season back to its roots Article by Ellen Ryan discoveririshkidsbooks.ie/the-irish-in... Image by Úna Woods from Have You Seen the Dublin Vampire?

Look who’s behind our new Run Home, Little Fox window @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social - by @shannonbergin.bsky.social It’s Trish! The author of this beautiful book, Tom McCaughren (with Erika McGann) will be talking & signing @ The Whale Theatre Sat 18th Oct 2pm with Marita Conlon-McKenna & Don Conroy!

We are delighted to have Chris Judge @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social today fir an Evil Duck event. Signed copies available in store!

We can't wait for our special book event at The Whale Theatre in Greystones on Saturday 18th October at 2pm. Hosted by @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social Marita Conlon-McKenna, Tom McCaughren and Don Conroy - in coversation with Patricia Forde. Tickets here: whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

There are some amazing Irish books for children and teens out in Oct and Nov - check them out - from picture books to teen novels. There's something for every child this season. #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social See the posts below for all the authors and illustrators.

Are you interested in Writing Fiction for Children? My new 6 week online course starts on 28th Oct. Tues eve 6.30pm to 8pm. Includes a one-to-one coaching session or manuscript critique. Get in touch to find out more: www.sarahwebb.info/contact

Look who’s behind our new Run Home, Little Fox window @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social - by @shannonbergin.bsky.social It’s Trish! The author of this beautiful book, Tom McCaughren (with Erika McGann) will be talking & signing @ The Whale Theatre Sat 18th Oct 2pm with Marita Conlon-McKenna & Don Conroy!

There are some amazing Irish books for children and teens out in Oct and Nov - check them out - from picture books to teen novels. There's something for every child this season. #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social See the posts below for all the authors and illustrators.

Are you interested in Writing Fiction for Children? My new 6 week online course starts on 28th Oct. Tues eve 6.30pm to 8pm. Includes a one-to-one coaching session or manuscript critique. Get in touch to find out more: www.sarahwebb.info/contact

Tickets still available for the Dublin debut of my new show, ‘HIGHWAY TO THE DAVID ZONE’ featuring special guest Shane Clifford @brilliantshane.bsky.social this weekend. Join me! www.vicarstreet.com/component/th...

Day 2 - a book for age 15+ # DIKBChallenge25 My Name is Jodie Jones @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social

Day 1 - a book with a blue cover #DIKBChallenge25 Where the Shadows Hide by @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social @irishkidsbooks

2/ Watch this space for a very special window display coming soon 👀 We can’t wait for the Launch this Friday at 4pm in Greystones Library. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

1/ Look at this beauty!!! The Waters and the Wild by @eilishfisher.bsky.social, illustrated by David Rooney is now available in store and online from halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9780.... We have some signed copies in store, but if you would like a dedicated copy just leave the name in the Notes.

Congratulations to @evemcdonnell.bsky.social the new Writer in Residence at Dún Laoghaire library, along with Ruth Ennis (emerging writer). I loved visiting Eve at the library yesterday! We checked out the wonderful new Karen Ebbs exhibition in the library and her new writing room!

The 90s Irish childhood cannon

The perfect event for fans of children’s books - Marita Conlon-McKenna, Tom McCaughren and Don Conroy in conversation with @laureatenanog.bsky.social Patricia Forde. The Whale Theatre, Greystones Sat 18th Oct 2pm. Book now! #CBIConf25 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks

Well done to Aoife Murray and all the @childrensbooksireland.ie for a wonderful weekend. #CBIConf25

The perfect event for fans of children’s books - Marita Conlon-McKenna, Tom McCaughren and Don Conroy in conversation with @laureatenanog.bsky.social Patricia Forde. The Whale Theatre, Greystones Sat 18th Oct 2pm. Book now! #CBIConf25 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks

Fantastic manifesto for young readers by @louiestowell.bsky.social at the @childrensbooksireland.ie #CBIConf25

Advice from @laurenohara.bsky.social about illustration (esp for people who are anxious) - ‘Don’t overthink it. When you get stuck, play.’ #CBIConf25

Congratulations to founder of @futafata.bsky.social Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin - winner of the @childrensbooksireland.ie Award 2025. SO well deserved! 👏👏👏📚📚📚⭐️⭐️⭐️

At the brilliant annual Children’s Books Ireland Conference with @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie #CBIConf25

New Voices - debut children’s writers @childrensbooksireland.ie #cbiconf25 - first up are Dee Barragry and Susan Cahill. #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social

Fantastic conversation between @laureatenanog.bsky.social Patricia Forde and UK Children’s Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social at the #cbiconf25 @childrensbooksireland.ie A brilliant look at why reading to babies matters, some of Frank’s work in the UK, and their shared passion for reading.

I’m thrilled to see 2 comics on this year’s #WorldBookDay lists. A lot of folk don’t know where to start with comic books, so for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what kids comic books might folk not already know about but should definitely go and seek out? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidsGN📚💬

I signed the children's authors & educators' statement on Palestine. I stand with my fellow children's creatives and educators across Ireland, the UK and the world. Over 600 children's authors, illustrators & educators to date have signed the statement on Palestine. statement-on-palestine.org/news

The wonderful @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social joins us on the Island of Brilliant to chat about her fantastic new book, Dracula and Daughters! And she and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social gang up on me about Marmite. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Bluesky friends - I'm wondering if you can help me. I can't access a Bluesky account that is linked to this main account. It's asking me for a password but won't accept a new password when I create one. Has this happened to anyone else? Any advice? Thanks!

I was talking to a new children's writer and he was amazed at how helpful the Irish children's book community are. I explained that we see children's writing as a team sport. If a child loves a book they will keep reading. Here are some of Team Irish Kids Books. Now all we need is a snappy name!

Don't miss Legends of Irish Children’s Literature – Tom McCaughren, Marita Conlon-McKenna, Don Conroy in conversation with Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde Sat 18th Oct 2pm to 3pm (Followed by a signing) The Whale Theatre, Greystones Booking: whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Don't miss Legends of Irish Children’s Literature – Tom McCaughren, Marita Conlon-McKenna, Don Conroy in conversation with Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde Sat 18th Oct 2pm to 3pm (Followed by a signing) The Whale Theatre, Greystones Booking: whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

We can’t wait to welcome Mary Murphy back to celebrate the publication of Let’s Be Earthlings, her absolutely gorgeous new picture book! Come along at 3pm this coming Sat (30th Aug) at 3pm for storytelling and more fun! You can order Let’s Be Earthlings here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781...

Have you done our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail?! A great activity for these last few summer weeks! Pop in to us store to sign up

Please join us for a #IrishKidLitforPalestine Live Online Picture Book Masterclass with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly @pforde123.bsky.social & @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit... Please share and please support.

Please join us for a #IrishKidLitforPalestine Live Online Picture Book Masterclass with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly @pforde123.bsky.social & @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit... Please share and please support.

Irish children's authors & others have come together to raise funds for Palestine. Organised by @sineadohart.bsky.social & @rurooie.bsky.social I'll be hosting a Picture Book event with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly & Patricia Forde - check it all out: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...

Irish children's authors & others have come together to raise funds for Palestine. Organised by @sineadohart.bsky.social & @rurooie.bsky.social I'll be hosting a Picture Book event with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly & Patricia Forde - check it all out: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...

Peter Donnelly in action @wcorklitfest.bsky.social - it’s been a great week, with events for young readers of all ages.

I’d highly recommend any of the Chris Haughton picture books for young readers of 2+ and any age! The artwork is sublime. He writes so well for little ones I call him the Toddler Whisperer. #discoveririshkidsbooks

We are delighted to be hosting a Nina Peanut Comic Book Workshop with the wonderful Sarah Bowie on Saturday August 16th at 2pm. Age 8+. Tickets are €15 which includes a copy of Nina Peanut Epic World Tour Era! Book your place here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/1608... @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

I’m delighted to announce the title of my new children’s book - The Bookshop Sisters. It will be published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social in May 2026. It’s set in 1956 and is about two Cork sisters, Rosy and Martha Heron who are called up to Dublin to help in their aunt’s bookshop for the summer.

Lots of excited Milly McCarthy fans @wcorklitfest.bsky.social today to meet Leona Forde! Her books are such fun and highly recommended for age 7+. #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks

The @wcorklitfest.bsky.social is in full swing until the end of next week. I’m on the ferry to Whiddy a island with Eimear, festival boss and huge book fan, and my friend @ermurray.bsky.social writer.

July is full of brilliant childrens books from Irish authors and illustrators. Check them out! #discoveririshkidsbooks @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social