Are you a member of SCBWI Ireland with something to celebrate? Written or illustrated a book that's been published? Nominated for an award? Have a publishing deal, signed with an agent, or other good news that you're allowed to announce? If you'd like to share your success here, please contact Colleen Jones, Regional Advisor, at ireland@scbwi.org.
2016
Foreign rights
U.S. and Canada – Release in 2017
The Wordsmith by Patricia Forde (Little Island Books)
Recognitions
Dublin Citywide Reading for Children Campaign
The Book of Learning by E.R. Murray (Mercier Press)
SCBWI New York City Conference Illustrator Showcase
Abigail Hicks, Participant
Shortlisted
Leeds Book Awards (Age 9-11 category)
The Black Lotus by Kieran Fanning (Chicken House)
Publishings
Nothing Tastes as Good by Claire Hennessy (Hot Key Books)
Caramel Hearts by E.R. Murray (Alma Books Ltd.)
Plain Jane by Kim Hood (O’Brien Press)
Bear is Not Tired written and illustrated by Ciara Gavin (Alfred A. Knopf [Random House Children’s Books])
2015
Winnings
SCBWI Jane Yolen Mid-List Author Award
Jane Mitchell, Honor Recipient
SCBWI Europolitan Conference Illustrator Showcase
Monika Mitkute, Runner Up
Translations
French translation of Chalkline by Jane Mitchell as La Ligne Blanche translated by Éric Moreau (Bayard Jeunesse)
Publishings
Room for Bear written and illustrated by Ciara Gavin (Alfred A. Knopf [Random House Children’s Books])
There and Here short story by Jane Mitchell, anthology Once Upon a Place compiled by Eoin Colfer (illustrated by PJ Lynch) (Little Island Books)
The Wordsmith by Patricia Forde (Little Island Books)
The Book of Learning by E.R. Murray (Mercier Press)
Still Falling by Sheena Wilkinson (Little Island Books)
The Black Lotus by Kieran Fanning (Chicken House)
Name Upon Name by Sheena Wilkinson (Little Island Books)
Indie publishings
The Whale, The Goldfish and Señor Martin (short story) by Denise Deegan
Vinnie the Mole and the Baby Dragon written by Declan Clarke, illustrated by Kieran Ryan
Hattie and Jacques Love London written by Eileen Moynihan, illustrated by Stephen Ribeiro
Zenji and the Muzzy Bug written and illustrated by Aislí Madden
2014
Winnings
White Raven Award
Finding a Voice by Kim Hood (O'Brien Press)
Literacy Association of Ireland Book Award
Finding a Voice by Kim Hood (O'Brien Press) (joint winner)
Children's Books Ireland Special Judges Award
The Sleeping Baobab by Paula Leyden (Walker Books)
Shortlistings
Warwickshire School Library Service Award
City of Fate by Nicola Pierce (O'Brien Press)
Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year
Too Many Ponies by Sheena Wilkinson (Little Island Books)
Bookseller YA Book Award
Finding a Voice by Kim Hood (O'Brien Press)
Publishings
City of Fate by Nicola Pierce (O'Brien Press)
Indie publishings
The Dream Catcher written by Caroline Twomey, illustrated by Danijela Popovic
