Award-Winning Children's Writer and Champion of Children's Books

Events Manager at Halfway up the Stairs Children’s Bookshop and programmer for book festivals/events

Creative Writing Teacher at Story Crew

Children’s Book Reviewer

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MEET SARAH

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Discover Irish Children’s Books at the West Cork Literary Festival
Recommended Poetry Books for Children
The Weather Girls: Writing Historical Fiction for Children by Sarah Webb
Méabh McDonnell - Into the Witchwood - Irish Debuts Series
KPMG Children's Books Ireland Books of the Year 2024 Predictions
The Business of Children's Books - #Properbook Event November 2023
Jenny Ireland on The First Move - Irish Debuts Series
The Best Children's Book Agents 2023 - Recommended by Their Writers and Illustrators
Henny is Stuck - Q and A with Debut Picturebook Writer/Illustrator Aileen Crossley - Irish Debuts Series
KPMG Children's Books Ireland Books of the Year 2023
Top Children’s Books of the Year 2022
Recommended Titles for Spring 2022
KPMG CHILDREN'S BOOKS IRELAND BOOK AWARDS 2022
The Best Children’s Book Agents 2022 as Recommended by their Writers and Illustrators + Irish Publisher Submission Details
How to Pitch to Book Festivals - Practical Tips for Children's Writers and Illustrators 2021

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My current to be read pile. What should I read next?
Mighty Mindsets by Niamh Doyle and illustrated by Carol Betera is all about our brains, how they work and how mindfulness can help us cope with what life throws at us. It’s written in a clear and simple way and the information is carefully bro
So lovely to meet @hannahgold_author in person. Delighted to host her @halfwayupthestairsbookshop this afternoon. We hope she will visit us again soon! @harpercollinsire #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #childrensbooks #childrenswritersgu
Fantastic to have @hannahgold_author talking to a packed crowd @halfwayupthestairsbookshop today. Check the photos to see our new wall mural too! @harpercollinsire #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #childrensbooks #hannahgold
My home library is overflowing and I’m trying not to buy so many books this year - but then a book like The Swing by @britta_teckentrup comes out and all that goes out the window. It’s stunning! Each spread shares a different illustration
Some great books for Smile fans aged 9+. Books about friendships and families, with lots of warmth and humour. Besties Work it Out by Kayla Miller, Jeffrey Canino and illustrated by Kristina Luu. Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley Allergic by Megan Wag
Meet @hannahgold_author this Friday 19th May at 4pm @halfwayupthestairsbookshop #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbookswelove @harpercollinsire @harpercollinsch
We had a great time at the #BritishBookAwards last night. @halfwayupthestairsbookshop was shortlisted for two awards which is amazing for a new-ish Irish bookshop with a small team. No prizes this year but maybe next year. It was lovely to see some o
Delighted to be at the British Book Awards with Trish from @halfwayupthestairsbookshop
Popped into @alligatorsmouth on the way to the #nibbies today. What a beautiful shop. I couldn’t resist getting some books! #bookseller #childrensbooks #bookshops #busmansholiday
It was wonderful to have Marita Conlon-McKenna @halfwayupthestairsbookshop yesterday. She talked to a packed house about her memories of Greystones and her new edition of Safe Harbour. Then she met her fans and signed their books. And answered all th
We are delighted to have Marita Conlon- McKenna @halfwayupthestairsbookshop today. She’s talking about her new edition of Safe Harbour, set in Greystones. @theobrienpress #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #childrensbooks #childrensbo