Artist and author
The children’s author, who grew up Catholic in Belfast, on complicated identities and how his marriage to a Protestant might have been trickier 10 years earlier
The picture book artist on his latest work, Brexit and living in Belfast versus Brooklyn
One is contained within the other, but how does that manifest itself?
The writer and artist explains his ambitious project to humanise our experience of the universe
Award-winning children’s writer Sarah Webb explains the how and why of WonderFest
The Belfast writer’s latest book, which features one of his favourite tattoos, is about changing the world through whimsical drawings and verse
Our artists and performers are in the front line of the Covid-19-induced economic crisis
The bestselling children’s author and illustrator on how The Fate of Fausto came into being
Government investment in the arts should be viewed as more than just ‘nice to have’
Work made for children used to be rare, but there's now a rich bounty of shows
The best-selling author’s house was full of memories; interior designer Caroline Flannery gave it a whole new vibe
The artist's latest picture book is about the way the fantasy worlds of children’s books create the fabric of the grown-up mind. He talks masculinity, maths and making art
Reviews: ‘Goodnight Everyone’, ‘Nothing!’, ‘A Child of Books’, ‘The Bone Sparrow’ and ‘Non Pratt’s Unboxed ’
Joe Duffy, Sara Baume, Jim McGuinness, Louise O’Neill, Donal Ryan, Sinéad Gleeson and Niall Breslin among winners at Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2015
Nicola Colton’s ‘A Dublin Fairytale’; Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers’s ‘Imaginary Fred’ ; Michael Morpurgo’s ‘An Eagle in the Snow’; Rainbow Rowell’s ‘Carry On’
Two books showcase PJ Lynch’s superb illustrations, and the zany saga of the crayons continues, writes Robert Dunbar
‘Bees!’ and the rest of the Ark’s family season matched the quality of anything else at Dublin Theatre Festival this year, yet the media largely ignored them
Parent-led movement breaking down barriers to social and sports activities
Illustrations are a touchstone of children’s literature. Here is a potted guide to the artists behind some of the best-loved stories
‘Splintered Light’ is an intricate, ingenious novel, bringing together the stories of three British teenagers when they are sucked into the unsavoury world of adult criminality
The Belfast writer and artist’s well-loved picture books have given him a public profile that has aided his success in fine-art circles. Now a show based on one of his books is at Baboró in Galway
Sarah Webb explains how she persuaded the cream of Irish children’s writers and illustrators to combine on an anthology to raise funds for Fighting Words
It’s not unusual to find our best theatrical talent working in children’s theatre, and given the calibre of the work there’s little wonder why
Oliver Jeffers’ book jumps off the page and into space in this beautiful stage adaptation
Is there a future beyond the local community for plays in Irish? A new generation of theatremakers are finding out
Children’s Books Ireland will shortly announce this year’s winners of its annual awards. The shortlist suggests that excellence is becoming harder to find
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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