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It is the single largest Irish language publisher in the country. Today An Gúm's publishing work is mainly in the area of lexicography, textbooks and resources for schools and general reading material for children and young people. Foras na Gaeilge has a specific legislative remit in these areas.
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Irish language publishers of Irish myths and stories for a new generation.
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Blackwater Press is an imprint of Folen's Publishers. It publishes books on a wide range of topics, including biography, political commentary, sport, children's fiction and humour.
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CIC is the largest private Irish language publishing company in Ireland. CIC publishes a wide range of literature; anthologies of poetry, short stories and songs, novels, teenage fiction, children's books, theses and history books. We have published some books in English, mainly translations of important Irish language literature, and also some bilingual books.
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Cló Mhaigh Eo is a publisher of books in Irish for children and young people, as well as a series of acclaimed Irish graphic novels.
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Cois Life was established in 1995 to publish literary and research works in the Irish language. They publish books for learners of Irish, for young people and also plays, fiction and poetry. Academic monographs are produced in the Lúb ar Phár series.
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Irish publisher of fiction and non-fiction titles, including children's.
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Futa Fata is an independent music label and publishing house, based in An Spidéal in Irish-speaking Conamara, in the West of Ireland. Futa Fata publishes high-quality picture books, audio books and CDs originating titles in Ireland and working with publishers worldwide.
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Ireland's leading publisher of college, further education, school and general books.
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Publishes materials by children to raise the status of children's creative writing skills.
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Irish Publisher of educational and general books for all ages.
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Mercier Press is Ireland's oldest independent publishing house with a focus on publishing Irish material from Irish writers, including children's books.
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Publishers of teenage, adult and children's fiction in English and Irish, by Irish authors.
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The O'Brien Press is one of Ireland's leading general publishers of both adult and children's books. See cb info Guides for more information on O'Brien Press and how to submit a propsal.
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O'Donnell Press is one of Ireland's leading independent publishers of children's books.
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Irish branch of Penguin publishing Irish fiction.
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Founded in 1976, Poolbeg Press is one of Ireland's leading book publishers, publishing books from Irish authors. They publish bestselling novels in fiction, children's books, romantic fiction, non-fiction and literary fiction genres.
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Irish publishers that publish a range of non-fiction including children's books. |
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The Ark, Europe's first custom-built Children's Cultural Centre, programmes, promotes and hosts high-quality cultural work which is by children, for children and about children. The Ark works with a diverse range of Irish and international artists to develop original, inspirational and playful programmes for children (aged between 3- 14).
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The Arts Council of Ireland is the Irish government agency for developing the arts. They work in partnership with artists, arts organisations, public policy makers and others to build a central place for the arts in Irish life. For more information on the Arts Council see cb info Guides.
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The Irish Book Publisher's Association (Clé) is a cross-border organisation founded by publishers to share expertise and resources in order to benefit from opportunites and solve problems. Membership includes most of the major publishing houses in Ireland with a mixture of trade, general and academic publishers as members. See cb info Guides for more information.
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Create is the national development agency for collaborative arts supporting artists and communities to work collaboratively. It aims to provide advice and support services to artists and arts organisations working collaboratively with communities of place and/or interest. See cb info Guides for more information.
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Culture Ireland is the Irish State Agency that promotes the best of Ireland's arts and culture internationally and assists in the development of Ireland's international cultural relations. Culture Ireland offers financial support for the presentation and promotion of Irish arts internationally. Grant applications are considered by the Board four times a year. See cb info Guides for more information.
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The Illustrators' Guild of Ireland is a non-profit organisation established to support the development of illustration in Ireland by showcasing illustrators' work and by fostering links with similar organisations at home and abroad. For more information see cb info Guides.
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The Ireland Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (iBbY Ireland) is a non-profit organisation, which promotes children's books at an international level.
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The Irish Copyright Lending Agency is Ireland's reproduction rights organisation. For more information see cb info Guides
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Ireland Literature Exchange is the national organisation for the international promotion of Irish literature, in English and Irish. They do this primarily by offering translation grants to international publishers. They also offer residential bursaries to literary translators, organise translator and author events at international festivals and participate regularly in the major world book fairs. For more information see cb info Guides.
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The Irish Writers Centre is the national development agency for writers and writing in Ireland. They offer Creative Writing Courses, Seminars and Workshops, and are available for readings and cultural events.
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Irish Association of Freelance Editors, Proofreaders and Indexers (AFEPI) |
The Association was established to provide information to publishers on freelancers working in this field and to protect the interests of those freelancers. Membership is restricted to freelancers with experience and/or references.;
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The Irish Writers' Union represents the interests of Irish writers, whether they were born in Ireland or elsewhere. They offer advice and information to their members whether established author or beginner. Also see cb info Guides for more information.
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The role of Laureate na nÓg is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books. The laureate participates in selected events and activities around Ireland during their term. The laureate is chosen as a result of their internationally recognized body of high quality children’s writing or illustration and the considerably positive impact they have had on readers as well as other writers and illustrators.
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The Library Council in Ireland is the Advisory body on Public Libraries to National and Local Government. Go to cb info Guides for more information.
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The MS READaTHON is a sponsored read for young people in Ireland. Run mainly through schools, the MS READaTHON encourages young people to read while raising much needed funds for services to those living with Multiple Sclerosis.
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| National organisation for poetry in Ireland dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting poetry through Ireland. More information is available at cb info Guides.
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Public Lending Remuneration (PLR) is the mechanism for authors to receive payment under PLR legislation for the loans of their books by public libraries. Find more information on PLR at cb info Guides.
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Visual Artists Ireland is the all Ireland body for professional visual artists. As a membership organisation, it provides services, facilities and resources for artists, initiates artistic projects and publications and acts as an advocate on behalf of individual artists. More information on VAI can be found at cb info Guides. |
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The Youth Library Group is an organisation for librarians, information professionals and all those working with or interested in children's and young people's books, reading development, the promotion of libraries and reading for pleasure.
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Encourages arts organisations and libraries to work more closely together. |
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The AOI was established to advance and protect illustrators' rights and encourage professional standards. The AOI is a non-profit making trade association dedicated to its members' professional interests and the promotion of illustration.
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Bookstart is a national programme in the UK that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with their children from as early an age as possible. Bookstart aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby in the UK, to inspire, stimulate and create a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life.
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Encourages reading across the ages and cultures through various initiatives and offers a variety of information and advice about books.
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| Dedicated children's division of Booktrust and an essential site for professionals working with young readers. Information on events, prizes, books, authors, Booktrust awards, etc.
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Campaign for the Book is a national network of people including writers, publishers, librarians, teachers, young people and arts organisations. It seeks to raise the profile of books through a number of initiatives, such as 'Boys into Books,' and through defending libraries and librarians against spending cuts.
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The Children's Book Circle is a non-profit organisation which welcomes everyone with a professional interest in children's books - publishers, librarians, authors, illustrators, teachers, booksellers and agents. They hold speaker meetings which address controversial issues in the world of children's books, as well as a series of annual events including the Eleanor Farjeon award and the Patrick Hardy lecture.
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The role of Children's Laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. The appointment of a Children's Laureate acknowledges the importance of exceptional children's authors in creating the readers of tomorrow.
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Children's Writers and Illustrators Group works within the Society of Authors to further the interests of children's writers and illustrators.
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The Federation of Children's Book Groups is a national, voluntary organisation concerned with children and their books. It aims to promote enjoyment and interest in children's books and reading. It acts as an umbrella organisation for 30 independent book groups all over the UK and coordinates the Red House Children's Book Award.
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IPG offer advice, information, ideas and support to independent publishers.
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Literature Training is the easy way for writers and all those involved in creating or supporting new writing and literature to find out about the wealth of training and professional development opportunities available in the UK. The site is your first stop shop for information on courses, workshops, mentoring, critical appraisal services, conferences and events, jobs, commissions, residencies, competitions, organisations, networks, training providers, books, magazines and funding for professional development.
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Readathon is an ongoing campaign which encourages children to read more books recreationally.
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The National Centre for Children's Illustrated Literature collaborates with award-winning artists to produce exhibitions of their artwork that are distinctive, appealing to museum visitors of all ages and of the highest quality.
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Seven Stories is the first museum in the UK wholly dedicated to the art of British Children's books. Seven Stories regularly runs events, storytelling, conversations with authors and illustrators and host a variety of exhibitions.
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The Society of Authors is a non-profit organisation founded to protect the rights and further the interests of authors. It provides help, advice and information as well as represents the writing profession by campaigning for improved terms and changes in legislation.
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Directory of authors, illustrators and publishers involved in children's books and reading promotion.
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Dedicated to helping new and published children's writers by offering editorial advice and tips on how to get published. |
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The Children's Book Council in the USA is an organisation dedicated to encouraging literacy and the enjoyment of children's books. The website includes reviews of children's books published in the USA, forthcoming publications, author profiles and features on publisher's newest titles. A good site for checking out the US marketplace.
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The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a volunteer run, not for profit organisation that was established in 1945 and is comprised of branches of individual members who are passionate about children's and young adult literature.
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Located in Amherst, Massachusettes, USA, the museum collects, presents and celebrates the art of the picture book from around the world and provides interactive experiences and programs that are engaging and educational.
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The International Board on Books for Young People (IBby) is a non-profit organisation which represents an international network of people from all over the world who are committed to bringing books and children together.
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Formed to promote professionalism in the illustration industry and to forge closer links between clients and artists through an agreed set of guidelines.
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World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. |
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Part of About.com, this site holds international information on children's books, plus a newsletter. |
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independent children's books site with reviews, notices, author interviews, author database and a blog by editor Michael Thorn. |
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A resource for writers of all abilities.
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Searchable database containing up to date information on current writers including biography, bibliography, reviews, prizes and photographes.
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David Maybury is a children's writer who lives in Dublin. His blog is about writing and reading with up to date information on children's books.
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Children's writer Sarah Webb has a regularly updated blog with information on children's books and events in Ireland, as well as tracking her own writing, book launches and school events.
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Online blog about illustration by members of the Illustrators' Guild Ireland.
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Stony River Farm is a great resource for upcoming writers written by an upcoming writer. A useful resource to make sense of the publishing market in Ireland, grants and other useful advice.
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Very Hungry Caterpillar is a blog about all aspects of books and reading for children in Ireland and internationally. |
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Informative website with information and advice for aspiring authors as well as profiles of children's book authors.
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Write Away updates children's books enthusiasts on all important events, awards, reviews, courses, book releases and much more from the UK and beyond. |
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Ask About Writing run 4 distance learning courses which include creative writing. Each are a ten week course which include ten assignments with feedback from a personal tutor.
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Belfast Metropolitan College offer a variety of creative writing courses and workshops available at different venues.
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Dingle Writing courses offer a range of courses including children's fiction, poetry, fiction or starting to write. These are available for emerging or established writers.
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Force 12 is a creative writing weekend held in Belmullet in June, and attended by over 80 writers from groups throughout the country. The weekend features workshops and readings by both published and unpublished writers, local tours and music.
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The Irish Writers' Centre provides a wide range of courses for writers at all levels and stages of development (aspiring, emerging and mid-career) facilitated by experienced creative writing tutors and high-profile writers.
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Kilroy College are based in Dublin and offer a creative writing distance learning course is aimed at people who wish to develop this special skill with confidence.
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North West Regional College offers creative writing courses in Derry.
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The Oscar Wilde Centre is the home of the Trinity College Dublin M.Phil in Creative Writing. The course is intended for students who are seriously committed to writing, are practising, or prospective authors and who wish to develop their writing within the framework of a university course and in the context of an Irish literary milieu.
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The Patrick Kavanagh Centre hosts an annual creative writing weekend. The weekend is intended for beginners and those already in the process of writing who want to develop their writing and gain valuable feedback on their work.
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QUB offer an MA in Creative Writing for students who want to continue their specialisation in either prose, poetry or drama. The study of a chosen genre is augmented by additional, non-assessed modules on life writing, the short story, poetic form, and the poetics of translation.
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South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has a range of creative courses available at different venues.
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UCD offer an MA in Creative Writing. |
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UCG offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Creative Writing. |
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Argosy is Ireland's only independent book wholesaler carrying a wide range of Irish interest books and maps as well as a full range of UK published trade titles. They distribute throughout the entire island of Ireland, and also process export orders.
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With a large retail store in Sligo, The Book Nest has a vast range of children's books available to the public. The Book Nest is also a major library supplier to most of the public libraries in Ireland.Our website has details of over 3.2 million titles, including over 500, 000 children's titles, all available to order online.
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Hodges Figgis is mentioned in Joyce's Ulysees, making it one of Dublin's most famous bookshops. It stocks a rich range of children's books as well as an extensive range of fiction and non-fiction.
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Easons are a national bookseller with forty-five outlets in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the flagship being our store in O’Connell Street, Dublin with an extensive collection of children's books.
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Hughes and Hughes is Ireland's fastest growing and most dynamic book retailer with shops in all four corners of the country and the only Irish bookseller to expand into the UK.
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International Education Services Ltd are a family owned business specialising in the supply of children's books to local authorities & Government Departments throughout the Republic of Ireland. They are also the leading supplier of children's books to primary & secondary schools.
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Kennys is Ireland's largest online bookshop with a range of fiction, non-fiction and both Irish and English language children's books.
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Waterstones is a leading bookseller in the Uk with more than 300 branches across Europe, including Ireland. They offer an extensive range of children's books alongside fiction and non-fiction. Their branches can be found across Ireland as well as in the former location of Hoges Figgis, Dawson St.
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The RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival is comprised of nine nights of the best in Irish amateur drama performed at the Dean Crowe Theatre Athlone. The festival is supported by an active fringe which involves street theatre, art exhibitions, workshops and events for all age groups.
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The Galway Arts International Festival for Children takes place in October. It is recognised as the leading Irish arts festival devoted exclusively to children presenting a multidisciplinary arts festival to thousands of children in the West of Ireland.
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Running for ten days in September, Bath Kids' Lit Fest attracts a range of popular guests including authors, poets, illustrators and storytellers. It is an annual festival which is organised in the city with a variety of events also hosted in the local schools and libraries.
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Running for over a week in March, libraries and arts organisations across Northern Ireland have joined forces to create this new festival. Belfast Book Festival celebrates a wide range of literary genres, with a growing number of events for children's books.
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In its 47th year Belfast Festival at Queens covers all art forms including theatre, dance, classical music, literature, jazz, comedy, visual arts, folk music and popular music, attracting audiences of 60,000 annually. It runs many family orientated events.
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On 16th June Bloomsday celebrates the work of James Joyce across Dublin.
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Boyle Arts Festival is now in its 20th year celebrating the arts every July. Events include a major art exhibition of works by contemporary Irish artists, classical and traditional music, poetry, drama, lectures and children's events.
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Running in September, this storytelling weekend is now in its 15th year offering a mix of international fame and multicultural diversity, suitable for all ages and nationalities.
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Running at the end of April and into May, the Catheral Quarter Arts Festival in Belfast offers a wide variety of events to suit everyone.
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Presented by CBI in partnership with the Youth Library Group, the Children's Books Festival is a nationwide celebration of children's books and reading, held every year during the month of October.
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Clarinbridge arts festival is a week long festival in October.
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A 9-day festival in July of music, theatre, dance and comedy.
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Contemporary Summer Arts Festival in Ireland during June featuring theatre, performance, dance and music.
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An international festival of literature for a week in Galway in April.
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6 days of theatre, music, spectacle, visual arts, dance, puppetry, comedy, literature and street performances in April/May.
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Organised by CLÉ - Irish Book Publishers' Association - the Dublin Book Festival takes place in March.
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The summer solstice arts festival runs annually in June.
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An annual intercultural festival in Ireland with a programme of concerts & club nights, fairs & markets, performances, street events and workshops. The Festival of World Cultures is run annually and is based in Dun Laoghaire.
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International Children's Theatre Festival running in October in Dun Laoghaire's Pavilion Theatre.
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Galway Arts Festival is an international celebration of the performing and visual arts. Over 100,000 people attend the Festival annually with hundreds of writers, artists, performers and musicians creating theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy, literature and music to produce a stunning fortnight of cultural activity and celebration.
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Hay Festival hosts a literary festival for children called HayFever. As well as showcasing the biggest names in children’s literature, Hay Fever runs workshops and activities in everything from animation to Yoga, by way of pottery, poetry, DJ-ing, drama, knitting, opera, storytelling and street dance.
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Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival is held in Birr during the Halloween break. It is an arts festival entirely designed for children.
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Impression is an Art Festival run in South Tipperary for children and families.
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The Mountshannon Arts Festival is an annual festival held in May at various locations in and around the beautiful lakeside village of Mountshannon in County Clare.
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The Kilkenny arts festival is held annually in August for ten days. They host a programme of theatre & dance, classical music, jazz/new world & trad, visual art, film, literature, street and a young people’s programme.
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Kinsale Arts Week is a multi-disciplinary arts festival. It commissions new work in all genres and supports both established and emerging artists. It is held annually in August for 9 days.
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DLR run an annual poetry weekend in the Pavilion Theatre in March celebrating Irish and international poetry through workshops, talks and debates.
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The Festival runs for the last week during September hosting a programme of events which include the areas of music, literary, poetry, history of Ranelagh and many more.
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For two days in early March, Sligo host a Festival for Readers & Writers.
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Roola Boola Children's Arts Festival is one of Ireland's leading children's arts events, with well in excess of 5500 children and their families in attendance each year. Roola Boola programmes a selection of international children's theatre shows and arts events of the highest calibre as well as a multitude of hands-on arts workshops in a range of media for children and their families.
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National celebration of St Patrick's Day running for 3 days across the country. |
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An Easter Festival in Kerry, Samhlaiocht is a celebration of all things artistic: music, tradition, craft, culture, food, film and literature.
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The Spraoi Festival is held over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Waterford showcasing Irish and international talent in a variety of events.
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The festival features two family weekends in May, the first at Slieve Gullion forest park in Co Armagh and the second at the Narrow Water Castle in Warrenpoint, Co Down. The festival features all new events, workshops and theatre performances specially devised for babies and young children.
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Wainfest incorporates Children's Book Festival, a national celebration and promotion of books, which takes place in libraries throughout Ireland during October; the festival has storytelling sessions, science and history shows, author visits and creative writing sessions. A festival of fun, art and culture with a huge variety of events for families and children of all ages that includes workshops, theatre, film, magic, puppetry, art and music.
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The Imagine Festival is run by a voluntary group of people who are a mix of local artists, business people and supporters of the Arts in Waterford. It runs for ten days in October hosting events covering theatre, literature, dance, film, music, visual art and family events.
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An exciting running in July, West Cork Literary Festival also host top children's writers and illustrators from Ireland and the UK giving readings and workshops in the Children's Festival. |
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Westport Arts Festival is a ten-day festival running in October. |
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Listowel Writers' Week is an annual festival celebrating the written and spoken word. With a diverse programme of acclaimed authors, poets, journalists, artists, singers and storytellers, there are also treats in store for children with award-winning writers, children's workshops and fun with music and stories. |
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Annual Irish Children's Book Awards run by Children's Books Ireland.
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The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
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The Carnegie Medal is awarded annually to a writer of an outstanding book for children.
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The Costa Book Awards have 5 categories which include a Children's Book Award. They are a series of literary awards given to books by authors based in the UK and Ireland.
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The Kate Greenaway Medal was established for distinguished illustration in a book for children. It is named after the popular nineteenth century artist known for her fine children's illustrations and designs. It is awarded annually for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people.
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The only annual children's book award in the UK judged by children's authors. Previous winners include Meg Rosoff, Ted Hughes and Jacqueline Wilson.
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The Dublin Airport Authority Irish Children's Books of the Year comes in a Junior and Senior category. The winners in 2009 are decided through a combination of public voting and the votes of the Irish Literary Academy.
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The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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The Red House Children's Book Award is judged entirely by children from shortlist to final overall winner. The award ceremony is held annually at the Hay Festival.
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The biggest UK children's book prize, the Royal Mail Awards are a nationwide reading project in which children and young people from every corner of Scotland read and vote for their favourite books in 3 age group categories.
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The V&A Illustration Awards are held annually to highlight the best book and editorial illustration published in the UK in the previous year. Their aim is to encourage, recognise and celebrate high standards of creativity in the industry. The awards are free to enter and offer some of the most substantial financial prizes for illustration in the UK.
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The Waterstone's Children's Book Prize is open to authors who have published no more than three books. The purpose of the prize is to uncover hidden talent in children's writing. It is awarded annually.
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Part of the British Book Awards (the Nibbies), the WH Smith Children's Book of the Year is awarded annually. The shortlist is determined by the votes of WH Smith customers. |
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Andersen Press is well known for publishing a range of fiction for children by award winning authors such as Melvyn Burgess.
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Barefoot Books are a children's book publisher based in Bath and Cambridge in the UK as well as the US. Their books target the 0-10 year age group.
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Based in the UK, Beehive is a Children's Book illustrators' agency that sources artists from around the world.
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A large UK publishing house of fiction and non-fiction children's books for all ages, as well as picture books and baby books.
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Established in 1989, Bookmart Limited is one of the UK's leading distributors and publishers of children's and adult illustrated titles. It also provides a sales, marketing and distribution service for international publishers who require a presence in the UK. Included in our portfolio are publishers from Australia, Germany, Holland and India.
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Catnip are a UK based children's publishing house, publishing fiction for all ages.
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The Chicken House is a children's book publishing company with an enthusiasm for finding new writers, artists and ideas. Founded by Barry Cunninghamwho famously discovered Harry Potter while at Bloomsbury Press, The Chicken House publishes award winning authors such as Stuart Hill, Katharine Roberts and Kevin Brooks.
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Egmont UK is part of the Egmont Group, one of Scandinavia's leading media groups, who publish books and magazines for children and their families.
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Faber & Faber is a large independent publishing house producing a large range of fiction as well as quality children's books under the imprint Faber Kids.
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Hachette Children's Books is one of the most successful children's publishers in the UK, creating bestselling and award winning books for children of all ages and interests. Its four imprints, Orchard, Hodder, Franklin Watts and Wayland publish fiction, non-fiction and picture books for children.
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Orion Publishing Group publish a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles including a broad range of children's books.
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Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship and education by publishing worldwide.
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Piccadilly Press is an independent publisher, specialising in teen fiction and non-fiction, children's fiction, picture books and parenting books by highly acclaimed authors and illustrators.
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Puffin is the UK's leading publisher of children's books. The publishing programme spans novelty books for the very young and picture books through to teenage fiction, and poetry and non-fiction through to film and TV tie-ins. Puffin publishes an award-winning range of bestselling authors including Janet & Allan Ahlberg, Eric Carle, Eoin Colfer, Roald Dahl and Anne Fine.
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The Random House Group is one of the biggest publishing companies in the UK, publishing general fiction and children's books along with specialist titles.
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The five Random House Children's Books hardback imprints (David Fickling, The Bodley Head, Jonathan Cape, Doubleday and Hutchinson) and two paperback imprints (Corgi and Red Fox) publish many writers and illustrators. Classic names in illustration include Quentin Blake, Helen Cooper, Shirley Hughes, John Burningham and Babette Cole, and bestselling writers such as Jacqueline Wilson, Anne Fine, Michael Morpurgo, Philip Pullman and Roald Dahl amongst many others.
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Scholastic is a publisher of children's books as well as educational resources and magazines.
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The UK branch of a publishing company who publish fiction and non-fiction as well as a selection of contemporary children's books.
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A children's book publishing house including writers such as Allan Ahlberg, Polly Dunbar, Anthony Horowitz, Michael Rosen and many others. |
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A division of Walker. Based in Massachusetts, US. Publisher of Maisy Mouse books, the 'Ologies (Dragonology, Wizardology...) series.
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Capstone Press publishes non-fiction books for beginning, struggling and reluctant readers.
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Disney Book Group (DBG) is a leading US publisher of children's books. With an extensive catalog that encompasses both in-house and licensed publishing imprints, DBG offers a variety of formats including novelty, story, reader, chapter, sound, graphic novel and coloring/activity books. Moreover, DBG publishes fiction, non-fiction, bilingual, educational and direct-to-mail titles.
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FSG Books for Young Readers publishes award winning children's authors Madeline L'Engle, William Steig, Louis Sachar and Polly Horvath.
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Harcourt Children's Books, known for classics such as The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge and The Little Prince, features notable authors and illustrators such as Avi, Janell Cannon, Margaret Chodos-Irvine, Lois Ehlert, Mem Fox, Han Nolan, Gennifer Choldenko, David Shannon, Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel and Helen Oxenbury.
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Leading children's book publisher. Publisher of Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, The Giving Tree and Charlottes Web. |
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| Lerner Publishing Group |
Lerner Publishing Group is one of the US's largest independently owned children's book publishers. With more than 3,500 titles in print, Lerner Publishing Group offers top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers features picture books and hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction for middle grade and young adult readers; LB Kids produces novelty and brand/licensed tie-ins; and Poppy publishes paperback original series for teen girls.
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A division of Random House. Publisher of The Poky Little Puppy and Mother Goose.
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North American publishing company. The world's largest publisher of children's books. Known for publishing educational materials for schools, teachers and parents, and selling and distributing them by mail order and via book clubs and book fairs.
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One of the four largest English language publishers, alongside Random House, Penguin and HarperCollins. |
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Walker Books for Young Readers have published many luminaries of children's publishing, among them Barbara Cooney, Tomie de Paola, Michael McCurdy, and Pat and Fred McKissack, whose Long Hard Journey won the Coretta Scott King Award. |
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