The announcement of Siobhán Parkinson as Ireland’s first Children’s Literature Laureate caused a bit of a media stir in print, radio, and online.

Take a look at some of the mentions here: The Irish Independent; The Irish Times; The Irish Examiner; the Evening Herald; RTÉ Arts Tonight; and The Guardian UK.

The Irish children’s literature community also jumped on board: check out Oisín McGann’s view on the Laureate’s three essential roles; David Maybury, Sarah Webb, IBBY Ireland, Siobhán’s publisher Little Island, Scamp, the Ireland Literature Exchange, Paul Tubb, Irish Publishing News, Ask About Writing and children’s arts festival Babaró.

International mentions came from Fiction Focus in Australia, Bookblips, Educating Alice, SDSU in San Diego, The Bookseller, Business & Leadership, the Writers’ Spot Online, and the UK School Library Association.

You can also read the President’s official remarks at the Arts Council ceremony on 10th May.

We’re delighted to welcome you the official website for Laureate na nÓg!

This is the place to get all the information you need about this new honorary role.

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We’ve now received nominations from our official nominating bodies as well as many individuals.  Nominations are now closed and the nominations will be reviewed by the Selection Committee.

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