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Laureate na nÓg @laureatenanog.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Please say hello to our eighth Laureate na nÓg, author and illustrator Chris Haughton @chrishaughton.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uoc...

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Introducing our eighth Laureate na nÓg

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Laureate na nÓg @laureatenanog.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Last month's brilliant conversation between our Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde, and the US National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Mac Barnett, is now available on Youtube thanks to the event hosts @usbby.bsky.social - www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXe7... @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

A wooden panel background with a brown book open on it. On the left side of the book is a photograph of Patricia Forde, a white woman with red hair in a black and white spotted dress. She is wearing a medal which she holds in her hands. On the right hand page of the open book is a photo of Mac Barnett, a white man pictured seated wearing denim jeans and a blue long sleeved t-shirt. Their names and formal titles are above their photographs. At the bottom of image it reads 'Brought to you by' followed by the Laureate na nÓg and USBBY logos.

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 21/01/2026

Your first look the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2026 longlist 🤩 The quality of titles this year were truly extraordinary. Our judges have managed to narrow it down from a total of 151 submissions to these 17 Congratulations to all nominees 🏆 childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

The covers of the 17 longlisted titles on a pink background.

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 25/11/2025

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/

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Books Ireland @booksireland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

‘It’s so much more than a book, it’s the gift of reading which can be lifelong and life-changing for a child.’ Children’s Books Ireland launch their annual Gift a Book appeal @childrensbooksireland.ie booksirelandmagazine.com/childrens-bo...

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Children's Books Ireland launch Gift a book Appeal - Books Ireland

This Christmas, over 2,000 books will be delivered to children in need, including those accessing support services, experiencing homelessness and living in Direct Provision centres.

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Laureate na nÓg @laureatenanog.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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...

Poster advertising a callout for young readers. The background is a gradient orange and the bottom half of the image is an illustration of five young people reading surrounded by stacks of books. The main heading text reads "Are you someone who is interested in books and reading? An maith leat a bheith ag léamh as Gaeilge chomh maith? if you are aged 16-24 we want to hear from you!"

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 19/05/2025

Introducing our winners from the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2025 🤩 Our thanks to lead sponsors KPMG, to the Arts Council & Arts Council NI for their support and our hosts @ilfdublin.bsky.social. Read all about our winners here⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

5 adult and one child stand in a clearing with lots of greenery. They are all holding a mixtures of trophys and books and smiling at the camera

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Laureate na nÓg @laureatenanog.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Bhí maidin den chéad scoth again ag DLR Lexicon Dé hAoine in éineacht le daltaí Scoil Lorcáin, Baile na Manach. Léigh Patricia sliocht as an leabhar 'An Mac Tíre Deireanach' agus phléigh sí cúrsaí scéalaíochta leis na bpáistí. Ár mbuíochas le gach éinne ag Féile IMRAM agus Leabharlanna DLR.

Patricia Forde, a white woman with red hair, is pictured in a library setting in front of a class of school children. The children wear high viz jackets and are facing away from the camera. In the background a screen shows an illustration from Patricia's book, a drawing of the walls of Galway City

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 02/03/2025

In today’s Sunday Times, @laureatenanog.bsky.social @pforde123.bsky.social talks about the importance of books in ár dteanga dhúchais and gives her top picks from our latest resource Treoirleabhar Léitheoireachta 2025 ☘️ @loveleabhargaeilge.bsky.social #SnaG25

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Laureate na nÓg @laureatenanog.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

If you missed @pforde123.bsky.social 's Laureate Lecture in October, an audio recording is available now. Huge thanks to the team at the Baboró Festival for hosting the lecture and arranging this recording. www.baboro.ie/news-events/...

Photograph of Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde, standing at a lectern. She has red hair and is wearing a blue dress. She wears glasses and a red lanyard is just visible. In the background there are two pull-ups partially visible, those of the Baboró Festival and Laureate na nÓg. Photo by Anita Murphy.

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Patricia Forde @laureatenanog.bsky.social gave a brilliant key note talk about the importance of bookshops, books, and most especially children’s books. She’s an inspiring speaker and made me well up! She said - It takes all of us to raise readers.’ 19% of babies are never read to.

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 05/02/2025

Belfast bound! 🚂 Join us via livestream for the announcement of this years KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards shortlist: crescentarts-org.zoom.us/j/8106819273... Meeting ID: 810 6819 2730 Passcode: 122099

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Interested in children's books and writing or illustrating for children? This FREE Live Online event is for you! @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social Books of the Year Tues 3rd Dec 7pm with a host of brilliant writers like @chrishaughton.bsky.social Booking here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/books-of-t...

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Laureate na nÓg @laureatenanog.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

How best to say hello.. what about with a mentorship scheme for début children's writers facilitated by our very own Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde? The Live Literature Performance mentoring scheme includes training, shadowing, and a weekend at the 2025 @childrensbooksireland.ie Conference

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