www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... Secret sisterhoods, high-seas adventure, and great scary fun: New children's book releases from Irish authors @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social, @pforde123.bsky.social and Ciara O'Connor. @theobrienpress.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

‘Secret of the Selkies’ by Laura Keohane and ‘The Bookshop Sisters’ by Sarah Webb have been selected for Eason and CBI’s Recommended Irish Reads and you can find them in Eason stores around the country. @childrensbooksireland.ie @laurakeohane.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

Thanks @yaycork.bsky.social! Yes, all of our WCLF events for children & families are free but ticketed. Tickets are flying out the door so book yours now. Fabulous line-up with @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social & more www.yaycork.ie/all-the-free...

All the free kids' events happening during West Cork Literary Festival '26 - Yay Cork

The West Cork Literary Festival is back this July and, once again, families are seriously spoiled for choice.

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A story of sisterhood, secrets and standing up for what you believe in from the award-winning author of The Little Bee Charmer of Henrietta Street and The Weather Girls. Available in all bookshops! @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

'Webb teaches readers aged nine-plus an authentic history lesson from a fascinating period of social change' www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

Lovely to see three of our middle-grade novels in this gorgeous line-up: 'Small Magics' by @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social, 'Secret of the Selkies' by @laurakeohane.bsky.social and 'The Bookshop Sisters' by @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚

Children's Books Ireland@childrensbooksireland.ie · 3mo ago

Our Elaina was back on the Ireland AM set this morning with a spellbinding selection of magic and mystery books for middle grade readers. Check out the selection in full here ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

"Award-winning author, Sarah Webb talked to Oliver about her new book which captures 1950s Baggatonia for young readers." www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

Sarah Webb's latest children's book

Award-winning author, Sarah Webb talked to Oliver about her new book which captures 1950s Baggatonia for young readers.

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Book now for our @childrensbooksireland.ie Writing for Children prof development session with Paddy Donnelly & Sarah Webb. Plus FREE tickets for these fabulous children's events with @theobrienpress.bsky.social authors Paddy Donnelly, @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social. 🎟️ in bio

The O’Brien Press@theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Visit West Cork Literature Festival this July and book an event with our amazing authors! @wcorklitfest.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

It’s mortifying to be scrambling to fill a bookstore event but that’s the reality. I’m in Scotland and England next week. There are tix left for these events. The London one will be cancelled if I don’t sell some tickets soon so all pre-bookings and help with getting the word out is appreciated.

@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social launched 'The Bookshop Sisters' this Saturday, her new historic middle-grade book!

Children’s author to launch book inspired by 1950s Dublin at Wicklow bookshop

A new children’s book by author Sarah Webb, who works in the Halfway up the Stairs bookshop, in Greystones, County Wicklow, offers a glimpse into the “real people and places” of 1950s Dublin.

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Read an extract from @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social's new middle-grade book 'The Bookshop Sisters' on @rte.ie: www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Sarah Webb's The Bookshop Sisters - a tale for younger readers

In 1956, bookworm Rosy Heron and her big sister Martha are sent to Dublin to help their aunt Toto in her busy bookshop for the summer and their quiet lives change overnight...

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@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social's new book ‘The Bookshop Sisters’ is available in all bookshops – grab your copy now!

My new children’s book is in the bookshops now and you can find signed copies in Dubray Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock and Stillorgan, Raven Boojs in Blackrock and of course (as I work there!) - @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social

📕Happy publication day to Sarah Webb! The Bookshop Sisters is out today!📕 📗Read about her career & life in books in our Industry Profile📗 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social booksirelandmagazine.com/the-children...

'The children’s book world is full of the most enthusiastic people you could meet'—Sarah Webb - Books Ireland

Sarah Webb talks about her working life for our Industry Profile.

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"What seems like a simple bookshop tale is actually a real and fascinating story about Irish women claiming their power. This is an ideal read for book-lovers everywhere." @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

1/ We are delighted to launch the latest in our Gift of Books collection: a gift box to celebrate a pregnancy or newborn, A lovely gift to celebrate such happy news! Order in store or online here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/Baby... @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

Patricia Forde: ‘People often ask me when I’ll write a proper book’ . Ireland’s Laureate na nÓg reflects on her tenure and the mistaken notion that children’s books are merely a stepping stone www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

Patricia Forde: ‘People often ask me when I’ll write a proper book’

Ireland’s Laureate na nÓg reflects on her tenure and the mistaken notion that children’s books are merely a stepping stone

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Reader friends - I’m looking for a warm, kind, thoughtful, immersive novel. No crime or murders, or dragons or too much tension please. I enjoyed The Names, The Wedding Guest and The Dutch House recently. I’ve read all Elizabeth Strout’s work. Any suggestions? I’d be most grateful! 🙏

This week’s Irish children’s top 10 sees Sheena Dempsey’s Pablo and Splash top the charts again - go the time travelling penguins! #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks

March is full of brilliant new Irish books for young readers of all ages, from toddlers to teens. Check them out! Together let’s help children and teens #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks and see themselves on the pages of the books they read. Please do share these new titles posters widely.

March is full of brilliant new Irish books for young readers of all ages, from toddlers to teens. Check them out! Together let’s help children and teens #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks and see themselves on the pages of the books they read. Please do share these new titles posters widely.

Cant wait to welcome Paddy Donnelly back to the shop on Thursday 12th March to celebrate the publication of The Upside Down Lighthouse! Book tickets here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product-cate... @theobrienpress.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

Fabulous review "I would recommend this book for ages 9 to 14. If you love adventures, mysteries, bookshops and stories about sisterhood, make this your next read! I am giving this book 9/10." @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social & The Bookshop Sisters will join us @ WCLF in July @theobrienpress.bsky.social

Seomra Ranga@seomraranga.bsky.social · 6mo ago

New Book Review now on the website of this forthcoming novel from @theobrienpress.bsky.social and @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social Review by a 4th Class pupil. www.seomraranga.com/2026/02/book... #gifted

Booking now open for the Discover Irish Children’s Books Symposium on Sat 6th June in dlr Lexicon Library, Dún Laoghaire. www.eventbrite.ie/e/discover-i...

Booking now open for the Discover Irish Children’s Books Symposium on Sat 6th June in dlr Lexicon Library, Dún Laoghaire. www.eventbrite.ie/e/discover-i...

New Book Review now on the website of this forthcoming novel from @theobrienpress.bsky.social and @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social Review by a 4th Class pupil. www.seomraranga.com/2026/02/book... #gifted

As grown-ups we can often fall into the trap of leaning towards serious or ‘issue heavy’ kid’s books, forgetting that kids also need and deserve books that just bring joy. So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Look what’s coming in June - #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Symposium in the dlr Lexicon Library in Dún Laoghaire. Booking opens 9th Feb. Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly. Don’t miss it! An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!

Look what’s coming in June - #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Symposium in the dlr Lexicon Library in Dún Laoghaire. Booking opens 9th Feb. Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly. Don’t miss it! An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!

Coming from @theobrienpress.bsky.social in May is The Bookshop Sisters from @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social - partly inspired by the real life Parsons Bookshop at Dublin's Baggot Street Bridge , a hub for the city's literary bohemians for 40 years until 1989. thebookshop.ie/sarah-webb-t...