www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... Russian ballet school, pterosaur poo, and young lives changed utterly by war - all in the mix in new releases by Irish children's authors. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @jenwallacecreates.bsky.social

162. Any Way You Slice It by Méabh McDonnell YA enemies-to-lovers romcom based around a baking contest - a fun read which also includes lots of recipes and some great culinary puns as chapter titles. @theobrienpress.bsky.social

168. Where the Shadows Hide by @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social Thoroughly enjoyable YA paranormal mystery set aboard a luxury cruise, with really well-drawn characters and relationships, and particularly interesting exploration of chronic fatigue. @theobrienpress.bsky.social

We are delighted to share the new cover of Alan Nolan’s ‘Conor’s Caveman’ – a brand-new edition illustrated by the winner of this year’s Design a Cover Competition, Hadeel Al Kateb! Thank you to @childrensbooksireland.ie for partnering up with us again. Out this September! @alnolan.bsky.social

Aggie Witchfinder and her daddy set out to find witches. The daring duo try everything they can think of to find a witch. But it’s no use – witches must be too good at hiding … or maybe a witch is closer than they think! A whimsical debut from author and illustrator Sarah Hannah Walsh.

A school trip to the remote island of Inis Fola is supposed to be exciting. But before long, kids start to disappear and haunting blue lights are seen across the bog. Have the Doomsday Club made their worst decision yet? Coming this Autumn – pre-order now! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/the-...

New book of Simplex from @theobrienpress.bsky.social! We have customers *devoted* to these; delighted to see a new collection

Paddy Donnelly’s latest Grandad and Meara adventure has charmed readers of all ages and is reprinting soon. Pick up a copy and share the magic of looking at the world upside-down!

The Grand Central Cinema Club are back, and ready for more madcap adventures in 1930s Dublin. A rollercoaster adventure about the magic of the silver screen and the power of unlikely friendships. Pre-order now! halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781... @alnolan.bsky.social @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social

We are proud to have published our AI guidelines for @theobrienpress.bsky.social -- our books are made by humans, and we will hold a hard line on that for as long as possible. obrien.ie/ai-policy. Given the recent finalisation of the Anthropic settlement, it seems timely.

The O’Brien Press believes in the fundamental importance of human voices and the processes of writing and illustrating. Please check our website for all submission guidelines (including guidelines on the use of AI) when sending in your work. obrien.ie/ai-policy

Judi Curtin is returning this Autumn with a charming new book ‘Gracie’ – out in September! Pre-orders are available now! @omahonysbooks.bsky.social www.omahonys.ie/gracie-p-106...

From U2 to Hozier... some of the world’s most iconic bands and artists have done some of their best recording in Windmill Lane studios. This is the story of how a small studio in Dublin came to be one of the world's leading music recording venues, and the beating heart of Irish music.

Meet Harriet Parsons, our newest YA author! Find out about Hope’s formidable path towards an unforgettable performance in ‘Bluebird’ – pre-order available now! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/blue...

We're delighted to reveal this October beauty by @theobrienpress.bsky.social! Around Ireland in 80 words by @kunak.bsky.social Know your tackies from your gallybanders and your pokes from your mickey dazzlers? No? Grab this hilarious collection of local words and phrases from all around Ireland.

Loved being in sweltering Bantry for @wcorklitfest.bsky.social Thanks all who came along! Signed and doodled many books Bantry Books @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebooks #illustration

Across Ireland, you’ll find a host of curious and quirky place names. Can you guess which names are real and which ones not even the mighty Irish could think up? Coming this Autumn!

We are delighted to reveal the cover for A History of Ireland in 100 Stamps, being published in October. This beautifully illustrated collection explores Ireland’s history and culture through one hundred postage stamps issued since the dawn of the Free State. www.kennys.ie/shop/a-histo...

Book post! The Dutch editions of two of my Mad Grandad books, Flying Saucer and Mutant River. Thanks to @theobrienpress.bsky.social, the original Irish publisher, for doing the deal. #SpeirGorm

We are delighted to see Paddy Donnelly’s brilliant picture book ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse’ featured in The Children’s Wainwright Prize’s longlist. Congratulations, Paddy!

Coming this Autumn: Ann Ingle’s funny, honest and moving look at the ups and downs of being an older woman in today’s Ireland. Pre-order now! www.easons.com/still-here-e...

Our CEO Elaina Ryan kicked off her week in the Ireland AM studio spotlight with a fantastic selection of titles exploring the highs and lows, the dreams and realities, of ✨fame and fortune✨ Check out our recommendations or catch up on the episode here: childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

'a breathtaking story of perseverance that will inspire young athletes and is part of a fantastic non-fiction series from The O’Brien Press with further sports stars for eager readers to discover' www.rte.ie/kids/book-cl...

If you haven’t met The Doomsday Club yet, there’s still time! Their award-winning first adventure is available now and their World Book Day adventure is available online. Catch up before The Doomsday Club: Bog Bodies launches on October 5th! 🧟 @theobrienpress.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

Looking to know more about history’s mightiest sea adventurers? Ireland is the place to be! ‘Famous Irish Mariners’ by Emma Byrne is available in all bookshops.

"a compelling teen novel which deals with important issues like internet safety in an honest way" www.independent.ie/entertainmen... @zainabboladale.bsky.social

It’s Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is out today as a #boardbook Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🥳🎈 Reading to children from the very, very, very beginning leads to all the best things. The studies are there 😊 #picturebook #illustration #puffling

Happy publication day to ‘It's Too Dark, Puffling’ – now in board book format! @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social's puffling stories have charmed readers of all ages and can now be enjoyed by the smallest of the bunch! Available in all bookshops.

Hello fellow teachers! If you’re teaching Year 7 or 8 in the UK, there’s still time to sign up for BookTrust’s incredible #BookBuzz secondary programme for next year. Check the link in my bio or visit @booktrust.org.uk to find out more! @theobrienpress.bsky.social