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WILDWOOD illustrations by Carson Ellis

liam — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:24:27 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLacpZuYNo8&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&showinfo=0

Nice animated video of illustrations by Carson Ellis for Colin Meloy‘s (lead singer of the Decemberists) book Wildwood.

I’m dreaming … of a Picture book Christmas

David Maybury — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:53:35 +0000

Something to get the festive juices flowing!

Launch of new Steve Simpson’s book

Alé Mercado — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:35:43 +0000

Futa Fata, the children’s publisher, will officially launch the picture book “Cáca don Rí” written by Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde and illustrated by Steve Simpson in Galway and Dublin over the coming days.

Galway Launch with Máire Éilis Ní Fhlatharta (Caitríona from TG4, Ros na Rún series) in Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Knocknacarra, Galway on Friday, 25th November at 7pm.
Dublin Launch with Laureate na n-Óg, Siobhán Parkinson in Hodges Figgis Bookshop, Dawson Street, Dublin on Wednesday, 30th November at 5pm.
Children especially welcome! www.Futafata.ie

And the winner is… Chris Judge!

Alé Mercado — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:51:46 +0000

Congratulations to Illustrators Ireland member Chris Judge. His book, The Lonely Beast was awarded last night the Irish Children Book Award.
Also a mention to Illustrators Ireland member Steve McCarthy who was shortlisted for the same award.

Well done guys!

Little Pages | RTEjr

David Maybury — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:40:44 +0000

Have you heard the latest and greatest show to hit the airwaves? Check out Gráinne Clear’s show, Little Pages on RTEjr – tackling all things books from way back when to the the hottest thing next week.

You can catch the first show here.

Terry Gross interviews Maurice Sendak

liam — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:32:21 +0000

Fresh Air‘s Terry Gross conducts a heartbreaking interview with Maurice Sendak which mainly focuses on his old age. Listen here.

Images Beyond Borders Exhibition

David Maybury — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:02:58 +0000

Laureate na nÓg Siobhán Parkinson, Children’s Books Ireland and the Austrian Embassy are launching an exhibition of illustrations by children’s illustrators from Ireland and Austria – Images Beyond Borders.

The exhibition will be launched with a discussion on children’s book illustration by Niamh Sharkey and Valerie Coghlan (7pm on Friday 7 October, at the No Grants Gallery/ The Culture Box)

Click for more details.

olivia golden’s latest book

Alé Mercado — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:05:04 +0000

Checkout the latest book from IGI member Olivia Golden.
Dragan Feasa is a children’s fantasy novel populated by heroes and dragons written by Rhiannon Watson. It’s now available from www.coislife.ie

IGI member Olivia Golden has completed a new picture book called Cota An Fhir Mhara. Mairtin the tailor is tasked with making a fine coat for a merman. The book is now available fromwww.leabhar.com

Hiudai Beag is the latest illustrative offering from IGI member Olivia Golden. This dark tale of the strong and menacing Hiudai is full of surprises. The book is written by Eithne Ni Ghallchobhair and is now availbale from www.leabhar.com

October at The Ark

David Maybury — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:36:24 +0000

Those clever folks at The Ark have a great line up coming up – including a SPOOOOOOKY season in October with illustrators Bruce Ingman and Chris Judge.

But wait. There’s something else. Something BIG.

They have Cliff Wright. You know Cliff Wright the guy from Sussex… draws pictures, paints a little, sculpts, teaches. No? Oh, you mean you’ve never seen the cover of a Harry Potter book?? Yup – that’s him!

Not to be missed!

Maurice Sendak

David Maybury — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:22:01 +0000

New York Times talks to Maurice Sendak on his return to writing in his new book Bumble-Ardy.

What inspired your return to writing?

There hasn’t been a stopping point. It just takes me longer because I’m older. The book that’s coming out in September has been two or three years in the making. I’m working on another book right now.