LAUREATE NA NÓG TRAVELS TO NEW YORK FOR IMAGINE IRELAND PROGRAMME
IRELAND OF THE IMAGINATION: MEETING IRISH CHILDREN’S LAUREATE, SIOBHÁN PARKINSON
Children’s writer Siobhán Parkinson is Ireland’s first Laureate na nÓg, or Children’s Literature Laureate. The author of some 20 novels for children, young people and adults, Ms Parkinson’s most recent publication is Long Story Short, published by Roaring Brook in the US in September 2011. Siobhan will discuss recent developments in children’s literature in Ireland, from her perspective as Literature Laureate, as well as talking about her own work as a novelist and teacher. This event is being sponsored by Culture Ireland’s Imagine Ireland programme – a year-long celebration of Irish Arts for American audiences.
WHERE
New York Public Library’s Childrens’ Center, 42nd Street, New York
WHEN
1pm, December 10, 2011
Archive for November, 2011
Laureate travels to New York for Imagine Ireland programme
Monday, November 28th, 2011Breaking News – Joint event with Siobhán Parkinson and UK Children’s Laureate, Julia Donaldson
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Note for your diaries – Laureate na nÓg Siobhán Parkinson and UK Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson will be appearing together at a special event to be held at 2pm on Friday 20th January, 2012, at the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin 2. This is an adult event and not suitable for children. Spaces will be limited, so book your place soon at info@childrenslaureate.ie.
