We are so happy to work with KPMG Ireland to turn birdies scored at the @kpmgwomensopen into books for schools 📚 Last years initiative seen a grand total of 2000 books donated local schools. We can't wait to see what numbers we hit this year ⛳️

⭐️ Meet our New Voices for #CBIConf24 ⭐️ Returning to conference this year is our New Voices spotlight, where we will be introducing 10 debut authors and illustrators, selected by both Irish and international publishers. Each nominee will be able to present their debut work to

Comhghairdeas ollmhór le gach ball de na meithleacha a bhí laistiar de na leabhair a ainmníodh ar ghearrliostaí na Gradam Foilsitheoireachta i mbliana! Tréaslaímid libh ar fad 🤩🎉 Futa Fata Brian Fitzgerald Patricia Forde Lauren O'Neill Paddy Donnelly Andrew Whitson An tSnáthaid Mhór

We are delighted to be involved in this super cool event with #MSDreamSpace on September 9th for #LiteracyDay. Suited to upper primary or lower secondary school students, this is a unique learning experience which aims to develop digital skills, creative thinking, cultural

⭐️Want a foot in the door of publishing? The Breakthrough Award is open for applications!⭐️ Publishing Ireland Children's Books Ireland Irish Writers Centre MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland Poetry Ireland The O'Brien Press booksirelandmagazine.com/want-a-foot-in… via Books Ireland

🌻New reading lists🌻 As end the of August rolls in and the summer holidays come to a close, we often find ourselves looking at the young readers in our lives and thinking about how fast they’re growing up. While this can be an exciting time of year for them, it can also bring

"As timeless as cave art, as sophisticated as art criticism and boundless in potential – here’s to picturebooks." A brilliant read from Olivia Hope!

September is right around the corner🫣. While that may seem daunting, it does mean exciting time here at Children’s Books Ireland HQ! If you want to see what we’ve been up to, and get a little look at what’s to come, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter (landing in

Just under a week to go until our #InternationalLiteracyDay event in collaboration with #MSDreamSpace A unique learning experience for students, where literacy and technology come together 📚👾 Teachers: To find out more and register, follow the link below🔗

The Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2024 is right around the corner, so it’s time to get organised! 🗓️ Have a look at the timetable and let us know who are you looking forward to seeing! Grab your tickets here: eventbrite.ie/e/childrens-bo… #CBIConf24

A dazzling array of local and international children’s authors and illustrators. All gathered under one roof in a weekend-long celebration of the very best in children’s books. Get to know our Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2024 line-up.👇

Remember to apply before 5pm this Sunday 08th September! ⏲️⬇️🏆📚

We had the best day in Leixlip Educate Together N.S last week, as pro-golfer Leona Maguire paid a surprise visit to drop off some brand new books for the school! 📚⛳️ For every birdie scored during the 2024 KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Carton House, along with every birdie that

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. In recognition of this, we would like to share with you a very special book written by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde and illustrated by Bronagh Lee Safe Harbour is an illustrated storybook for children who have been bereaved by suicide. The

"Reading has been a really helpful way for me to stay present and to stay focused on my main job - being Eamon's mammy." Every September, CHI gets involved in the The Babies with Books read-a-thon! Read more ➡ bit.ly/3zaLtMH

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