by Edgar Debel Books are influential, no matter what age we read them at. They help us to learn new skills, teach us knowledge previously undiscovered and enable us to dive into hidden literary worlds. Depending on our age and experiences, the same book can have a completely different effect on us. Maybe we discover… Continue reading International Children’s Authors: Literature Lessons from Around the World
Category: Children’s Literature
12 Irish Children’s Literature Authors
As the festive season is upon us once again, we face the reality of having to brave the cold Irish winter to buy our loved ones their Christmas gifts. Considering this, I have put together a list of 12 Irish Children’s Literature authors to guide you in your book-buying frenzy this year. Though many of… Continue reading 12 Irish Children’s Literature Authors
Marginalia & The Pollard Collection of Children’s Books
An Interview with Tony Flynn Tony Flynn is a Ph.D. candidate researching marginalia and inscriptions left by early 20th Century child readers in the Pollard Collection of Children’s Books at Trinity College Dublin. He has previously written articles and reviews for Books Ireland and Inis Magazine, among others. He works as Facilities Coordinator at MoLI.… Continue reading Marginalia & The Pollard Collection of Children’s Books
Heritage Week 2020
Online Exhibition Childhood: What Books Taught Me This project will explore the role children’s literature plays in educating children of all ages. Project organisers will ask the public to nominate a favourite book from their childhood and provide a short description of what their chosen book has taught them. The project will be hosted online… Continue reading Heritage Week 2020