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Queer Representations in Children’s Literature: A Brief Look at Recent Decades

By Allycia Susanti and Sukma Kirani Agna Throughout the years, there has been no shortage of literature or story books written for children. Although there are considerably fewer children’s books that feature queer characters or talk about what life is like for people who are part of the LGBTQ community, more and more LGBTQ-centric children’s… Continue reading Queer Representations in Children’s Literature: A Brief Look at Recent Decades

Out Goes She

By Leslie Daiken Published by the Dolmen Press, Dublin 1963 From the streets of Dublin, Leslie H Daiken’s collection of children’s street-songs, war-cries and samples of oral literature. From the McAllister Collection. Donated to the Museum of Childhood Ireland 2023 About Leslie Daiken: Leslie Herbert Daiken Born in Dublin on June 29th 1912 – died… Continue reading Out Goes She

Rugby Ain’t for everyone, but Coming of Age is retrospective

A Handsome Devil retrospective While the summer is always huge for sport in Ireland, this week alone saw Dublin host the Europa League final, congratulations to Italian club Atlanta, and the Champions Cup rugby final will see Irish side Leinster attempt to tie the record for most wins in that competition. Sport and its relationship… Continue reading Rugby Ain’t for everyone, but Coming of Age is retrospective

International Literature Festival Dublin

Children’s Books and Authors During the month of May, an exciting celebration of literature is happening in Merrion Square, which showcases the works of authors from all over the world. This will be the festival’s twenty-seventh year and the biggest to date, with over 230 events revolving around various literary subjects. The most exciting news,… Continue reading International Literature Festival Dublin

Literary museums

A new way to discover children’s books Stepping into literature If you’ve ever wished to step into the fascinating world of your most beloved books, we have good news for you. A revolutionary wave in museum design is now transforming this dream into a reality so you can become a character in your favourite fictional… Continue reading Literary museums

Bloomsday at Bloomfields

I love YADSMOOLB – BLOOMSDAY at Bloomfields! Artwork by Chloe, age 6 Join the Museum of Childhood Irelands’s Literature team on the 16th of June 2024 to celebrate James Joyce and Bloomsday! This will be a family event with readings from the museum’s collection of Joyce’s children’s books, and Bloomsday art with materials generously sponsored… Continue reading Bloomsday at Bloomfields

Dante to Joyce

Project began in 2023, and continues in 2024+ To celebrate both Dante Day or Dantedi and Bloomsday we’ve developed another first, a lovely Irish-Italian collaborative project on Dante Alighieri and James Joyce for young children in both countries. The project is a collaborative concept and initiative of the Museum of Childhood  Ireland and Tortorelle school,… Continue reading Dante to Joyce

Collaborations

Collaborative Projects 2024 Child/youth project ‘ Creative Beginnings on a Shared Island’ (working title) the children will choose their own title. Collaborative project from the Museum of Childhood Ireland (Islandwide), Sticky Fingers Arts (Newry), Monaghan County Library, Action for Children’s Art UK. When We Were Kings And Queens Ongoing project from 2023 with Robert Burns, Majella McAllister, and Chloe Browne. Adult… Continue reading Collaborations