Coming this April, a fantastic new novel from Peadar Ó Guilín. Never trust the dead, you have no idea what they might be planning. "magnificent and original” — Adrian Tchaikovsky Pre-order links here: wizardstowerpress.co...
Olivia Hope
@oliviahopewriter.bsky.social
Dum spiro spero 🇮🇪 Irish writer of children's books. Represented by Mandy Suhr at Storywise Agency.
‘There are young people dying in British jails again’ — Kneecap say what the world is ignoring m.independent.ie/opinion/naoi...
Naoise Dolan: ‘There are young people dying in British jails again’ — Kneecap say what the world is ignoring
It was late in the night when Kneecap began speaking about the Palestine Action hunger strike. The concert was last Tuesday at the 3Arena and with thousands of us packed in, I was to the right of the...
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*bounces back onto Bluesky* Just me and my 14yo making record progress after he got a kidney from me nearly 4 weeks ago.
two men are carrying a statue of a deer on a dolly
ALT: two men are carrying a statue of a deer on a dolly
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Today's Irish Examiner has a piece about me, writing and the weird kaleidoscope of events that come together to influence who you are and what you write. And at the heart of it all are my sons. Thank you @deirdremcardle for this funny and kind interview and Dan Linehan for the photo.
Volunteering at book festivals is a great way to get experience for anyone considering applying for bookshop work, I always look out for it on CVs
Ruth Ennis@rurooie.bsky.social · 11mo agoI LOVE the @dublinbookfest.bsky.social so much, in many ways it started my career in books back in 2017 (I think) when I first volunteered at the festival. I'm unbelievably excited to be doing a school event this year with the festival, and of course it's all about poetry!
This is The Lonely Only Dinosaur in a nutshell. The question is how far would you go to make a friend and what happens if they're not exactly as you imagined?
Ruth Ennis@rurooie.bsky.social · 11mo agoMarsha the dinosaur loves living in the jungle, but notices that everyone seems to have a friend except for her. When she spots another, smaller dino, she's VERY eager to become best friends. To the point where she comes on a teeeeeeny bit too strong.
🇵🇸“We cannot remain silent while children are killed, starved & denied the right to grow up in safety and peace: their lives, their stories, and their futures matter.” A statement for UK children’s authors & illustrators & educators to ✍️ statement-on-palestine.org?fbclid=PAVER... #KidLitUK #UKKidLit
Children’s authors, illustrators, <br/>and educators' statement <br/>on Palestine
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The Lonely Only Dinosaur by @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social and @annasuessbauer.bsky.social I'm just on the way back from the lovely launch of this book at Dubray Grafton (at which I took exactly zero photos oops)
Last night was so much fun. Launched by Vanessa Fox O Loughlin, surrounded by book pals and feeling VERY grateful. THE LONELY ONLY DINOSAUR is OUT!
Lovely evening with a cohort from the Irish kidlit community for the launch of @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social's gorgeous new picture book, The Lonely Only Dinosaur, ably assisted by @writing.ie (most appropriate for a story about friendship)
By welcoming a children’s writer of Áine’s calibre, Aosdána and the Arts Council of Ireland have highlighted the vital and growing contribution of children’s literature to the creative arts in Ireland. Comhghairdeas ó chroí, a Áine, on this well deserved honour. 👏👏👏 2/2 🧵
Yesterday evening, at its 43rd General Assembly held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Aosdána — the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland — elected nine new members. Children’s Books Ireland is thrilled to learn that among them is Áine Ní Ghlinn, Laureate na nÓg from 2020 to 2023. 1/2 🧵
A happy International Literacy Day indeed 🥳 📖 If you missed our event with Microsoft Dream Space today then you can tune into RTÉ's News2Day this evening at 4:20pm. Thanks so much to every school who joined us today including @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and all at St Christopher's NS 🎥
Kevin Moran@kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 11mo agoA big day at the office today. 📽️ Thanks so much to RTÉ news2day for visiting our school to film the Microsoft DreamSpace event for International Literacy Day with @childrensbooksireland.ie Huge thanks to Michael and Becky for organising such a great event! @theobrienpress.bsky.social
A beautiful & important call to action by @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social in @theguardian.com "The Ireland we knew hasn’t gone anywhere. Complacency caught us out, but we can each take our country back by just being what we know we can be: fierce sound people" ❤️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When I left India, Ireland welcomed me in. I won’t let bigotry destroy the country we love | Cauvery Madhavan
People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan
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I got an early edition of this and it's a gorgeous, fun, colourful book. My little one loves it, yours might too.
Olivia Hope@oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · 11mo agoPublication week for The Lonely Only Dinosaur by me and Anna Sußbauer, out with Gill Books on Thursday, Sept 11th. Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
Publication week for The Lonely Only Dinosaur by me and Anna Sußbauer, out with Gill Books on Thursday, Sept 11th. Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
We can’t wait to welcome @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social to the shop on Saturday 13th September at 3pm to celebrate her new book, The Only Lonely Dinosaur, illustrated by Anna Sussbauer, published by Gill Books. Olivia will read and draw from the book 🦕 . Age 4+
"He said: "Wouldn't it be great testament to [Sean Rocks] and to Michael D who's going to finish up this year, if there was a dedicated section in the six o'clock news for an artistic segment the same way as there is for sport."
RTÉ News@news.rte.ie · 12mo agoAfter a ten-year absence from the stage, Brendan Gleeson is returning to the stage for The Weir, describing the opportunity as a "dream ticket".
I'll never marry because there's simply no-one good enough - wait, I'm getting new information
Yee have done it again! Thank you so much to everyone who keeps donating to the campaign. It's been a whole week now, we're at the halfway mark. www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit... @sineadohart.bsky.social
I've added another Publishing Information Session as the first one has been snapped up - your support is greatly appreciated and I'd love to help your book find a home! Find out more at the link below. www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit... @rurooie.bsky.social @sineadohart.bsky.social
Please join us for a #IrishKidLitforPalestine Live Online Picture Book Masterclass with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly @pforde123.bsky.social & @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit... Please share and please support.
Teachers of Ireland! If you want to start the school year off with a bang & support @medicalaidpal.bsky.social then you should take a look at these excellent school events with talented authors and illustrators. Or if you're a parent / guardian, this would make a lovely gift to your kid's school!
