Founded in 1919, A.M.Heath is one of the UK’s leading literary agencies. They represent established contemporary authors, rising stars and some of the iconic writers of the 20th Century. And they have just launched their Irish Children’s Writer Prize. They are looking for a new standout voice in children’s fiction. Judged by Julia Churchill, children’s… Continue reading »
Jun
11
New Directorship jobs available
Two exciting Directorships are currently being advertising in the world of writing in Ireland: The Board of Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann is recruiting a Director to work with a dedicated team to develop and lead the organisation towards its 40th anniversary. Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed CV, highlighting relevant experience, and a covering… Continue reading »
May
21
A conference full of highs and lows
Congratulations to CBI and everyone involved in organising the wonderful and very successful 2013 Children’s Book Conference, Rebels and Rulebreakers, held in the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield last weeked. It was a terrific event with a fantastic line-up of speakers and presenters, in a fresh and exciting new venue. The sun even came out the… Continue reading »
May
08
Winners of CBI Children’s Book of the Year Awards 2013
And here are the results of the CBI Children’s Book of the Year Award 2013: Book of the Year Award: Sheena Wilkinson for Grounded Children’s Choice Award: Sheena Wilkinson for Grounded It’s wonderful to see Sheena doing so well. Grounded is the sequel to her previous novel Taking Flight, which won both the CBI Honour Award… Continue reading »
May
07
Who will win Children’s Book of the Year Award 2013?
The books are read. The discussions are over. The votes are cast. Who will be announced as the winner of Children’s Book of the Year Award tomorrow and win this beautiful perpetual trophy? For those of you who have missed my previous post or don’t know what books have been shortlisted this year, here’s a… Continue reading »
Apr
09
IMPAC Dublin Literary Award – shortlist announced today
A shortlist of ten novels for the 2013 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award has been announced. The list includes City of Bohane by Irish author, Kevin Barry, five novels in translation (from Japan, Iceland, Norway, The Netherlands and France); one British and three American novels. Books are nominated by invited public libraries in cities throughout the world… Continue reading »
Mar
28
Welcome to new white ravens in Ireland
Every year, the language specialists at the International Youth Library (IYL), in Munich, Germany, select newly published books from around the world that they consider to be especially noteworthy. This list of books is compiled into the annual White Ravens Catalogue, which is introduced each year at the Bologna (Italy) Children’s Book Fair. The White… Continue reading »
Mar
19
CBI Book of the year 2013 shortlist announced!
The shortlist for the 23rd CBI Book of the Year Awards was announced today. Warmest congratulations to the authors and illustrators of each of these ten wonderful books that showcase the best of writing and illustration for children in Ireland. Each of the titles will compete for six awards, which includes the innovative ‘Children’s Choice… Continue reading »
Mar
15
Pictiúr – exhibition of Irish children’s book illustration
Pictiúr, an exciting new exhibition of the work of some of Ireland’s leading children’s book illustrators and which has been curated by Laureate na nÓg, Niamh Sharkey, will visit four venues in Europe during Ireland’s Presidency of the EU in 2013, before returning to Ireland to tour. During March, Pictiúr will visit the Festival for… Continue reading »
Mar
13
Lunchtime Readings in Irish Writers’ Centre
The Irish Writers’ Centre and Poetry Ireland invites everyone to a really lovely series of free Lunchtime Readings at the Irish Writers’ Centre in the heart of Dublin’s cultural quarter at 19 Parnell Square. A host of award-winning authors and poets will read every Friday at 1.05 pm. This bite-size format offers the busiest of… Continue reading »