Children's & YA writers and illustrators - Ireland
Irish and Irish-based writers and illustrators
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@elainaryan.bsky.social
@mollyharris.bsky.social
Author of stories for young’uns THE BIG SQUEEZE (HC out now!) WHIRBY (HC winter 2026) I NEED SPACE (McElderry fall 2026) Rep’d by @writeloudly.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/mollyharrisbooks
@whackochacko.bsky.social
Positively Playful Award winning Illustrator, author and motivational speaker. On a mission to champion creativity 😀 www.whackochacko.com
@isla-mcg-writes.bsky.social
Author / dreamer / mother Debut picture-book, April's Garden, shortlisted for Carnegie / Nibbie / CBI awards Swapped urban Yorkshire for rural Donegal 20+ years ago Now, home is wherever my kids are
@1adoyle.bsky.social
✒️ Irish Mythology-inspired feminist fantasies for MG & YA. Rep @lucyirvine93. WM Children's Novel Award & PFD Queer Prize '22 Gaeilgeoir. Queer, ND, they/them. Professional nerd 😎🐲
@jenwallacecreates.bsky.social
Writer, children's author, facilitator, nature guide. Dinosaur Pie for age 6+ out now from Little Island Books. She/her (mostly) AuADHD
@sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social
KidLitArtist, Childrenbook Illustrator Dublin Represented by The Plum Agency Member of Illustrators Ireland Website: https://linktr.ee/Sayanikoyelartistic
@kelmenton.bsky.social
🦊🌻A FIX OF LIGHT🌻🦊 OUT NOW‼️ 📚 rep: Losbennett.bsky.social 🏳️⚧️ they/them or siad/iad 📸: Chrissy Curtin & Shauna O’Donnell 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 🍉 🔗 https://kelmenton.carrd.co/
@brianafitzsimons.bsky.social
She/her Anti-racism Advocate ✊🏽 Award-winning Author ✍🏽 PhD candidate 📚 DEI Specialist 💁🏽♀️ Educator 👩🏽🏫 🇺🇸(🇵🇷+🇩🇪)➡️🇮🇪
@kellymccaughrain.bsky.social
Carnegie shortlisted YA author (Walker Books). Probably in my garden right now.
@suedivinwriter.bsky.social
Derry Girls meets mother in Young Sheldon. Writer. Peace worker. Guard Your Heart. Truth Be Told. Is it Friday yet?
@lindsayjsedgwick.bsky.social
Author. (Wulfie series, Write That Script etc) Screenwriter. Playwright. Lecturer Maynooth Uni. Currently adapting first novel Dad's Red Dress into TV series for Tailored Films. Former Chair, Irish Writers Union. Rep: Aoife@torchwoodlit.com
@nicolacolton.bsky.social
Irish illustrator/author. Jasper & Scruff, Bertha & Blink. Agent: Sallyanne Sweeney. Bookseller 👀✨ADHD✨👀 She/They www.nicolacolton.com
@colleenjones.bsky.social
Technical writer by day, children's book writer by weekend, chocolate fanatic, cat lover, member/volunteer for @scbwiireland, book reviewer for @KidsBooksIrel and annual Irish Elf for #BookElves. http://acolleenjones.com
@erikamcgann.bsky.social
Children's author Latest WHAT IS A PEACHICK? out now from O'Brien Press
@phildrawsthings.bsky.social
I illustrate children’s books and sometimes other stuff too Rep’d by Luddington Creative
@emmalarkinbooks.bsky.social
Irish children’s book writer. Twin Power series of Gaelic games themed middle grade books published by O’Brien Press. Book 3coming May 2025.Creator and writer of the Izzy’s Magical Adventures in Sport series about an 8 year old girl who is sports obsessed.
@meabhagscriobh.bsky.social
YA novelist, PhD candidate, reader, múinteoir, greyhound enthusiast. Gaeilge agus fáilte 💛
@unawoods.bsky.social
Author Illustrator, Have You Seen The Dublin Vampire? A Spooktacular Place To Be. Represented by ashliterary www.unawoods.com
@taraocomics.bsky.social
Comic Maker! Based in Belfast! 🤘 CRY OUT LOUD Random House Graphic 👻 FLY BY NIGHT Random House Graphic🌲 SIDE EFFECTS Aftershock Comics⚡️ Rep'd by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio. https://ko-fi.com/taraocomics taraocomics.com
@naturalistdara.bsky.social
20 ~ autistic ~ award winning author of ‘Diary of a Young Naturalist’ and the ‘Wild Child’ series ~ Nature Nerd and biology student ~ University of Cambridge. He/him 📍Co Down / Cambridge https://daramcanulty.com/
@megcathwrites.bsky.social
Books, poems and trees 😌 Author of five novels-in-verse with Little Island 🧡 📍Donegal meg-grehan.com
@ermurray.bsky.social
Writer of novels, essays, short fiction & poetry. Novels include The Nine Lives Trilogy (The Book of Learning, The Book of Shadows, The Book of Revenge) & Caramel Hearts. Rep'd: Sallyanne Sweeney She/her #workingclass #blacklivesmatter
@emmadonoghue.bsky.social
writer of fiction (The Paris Express, Learned by Heart, Haven, The Pull of the Stars, The Wonder, Room, etc), films, plays...
@lizstoryteller.bsky.social
Storyteller and writer. Storyteller in Residence with Armstrong Storytelling Trust. Owner of Ballyeamon Barn.
@quigon-jim.bsky.social
Irish 🇮🇪 Middle Earth 💍 dual citizen LARP//D&D AP creator photography illustration
@nigellicus.bsky.social
Writer, The Maloneys' Magical Weatherbox and Cloak Of Feathers. Repped by The Nuremberg Agency.
@grahamartwork.bsky.social
Illustrator from Ireland Illustration / Film Poster Art / Children’s Books ✨Available For Work ✨ http://linktr.ee/grahamartwork http://instagram.com/grahamartwork
@shannonbergin.bsky.social
Irish illustrator of colourful things. Lover of wonderful books. Earth-wandering, dog-loving, feminist killjoy. Doesn't cope well without a cup of tea. She/Her Email Enquires: shannonbergin@outlook.com Website and Shop: https://www.shannonbergin.com/
@ellenbrickley.bsky.social
Writer, reader, Dubliner. Strong opinions about chai lattes. Grateful recipient of 2x Agility Awards + 2x Bursary Awards from the Arts Council. Essays & YA #amquerying She/her
@jamesashestudio.com
Autistic freelance illustrator in Ireland ✏️ Currently working on the 'Ceasefire Baby' graphic memoir 📖 Portfolio @ jamesashestudio.com Work enquiries to hello@halfcut.net
@kmoranwrites.bsky.social
✍🏻 Writer and teacher 📚’The Doomsday Club’ out now 📚’The Doomsday Club 2’ 2026 📍Mayoman in Dublin https://linktr.ee/kmoranwrites
@bibliorefuses.bsky.social
linktr.ee/dr.susan.maxwell Bibliothèque des Refusés is the imprint of independent author & scholar Susan Maxwell. Literary Fiction for adults, Fantasy for younger/universal readership. Non-fiction: academic themes related to archives & fiction. Reviews.
@amylouioc.bsky.social
Irish illustrator & film programmer making pretty drawings and working for film festivals 🎨🎬 🎬 Kerry International Film Festival, Animation Dingle 📚 Picturebook A CORK FAIRYTALE out now! 💌 amylouioc@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/amylouioc
@kierancrowley.bsky.social
Children's Writer from Ireland. The Santa List; The Misfits Club; The Mighty Dynamo.
@clarakiyoko.bsky.social
From Ireland, Japan and Canada Author of CATFISH ROLLING🌊 SONGS FOR GHOSTS out 2025 👻 Writer and reader she/her
@meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social
Author of Into the Witchwood with The O’Brien Press and and children’s book manager at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Galway!
@conorthegeek.bsky.social
Aspiring Children's Author, #RaisingVoices Fellow, Teacher, Children's Books Advocate, Mars Delight Fan.
@sheenawriter.bsky.social
Award-winning author of novels for children and adults. Royal Literary Fund Fellow, writing tutor, bookworm, animal lover. First Term at Fernside out now from O'Brien Press.
@leonaforde1.bsky.social
Children's Author, Post Primary Teacher, Mom of 4. Proud Corkconian
@sheenadempsey.bsky.social
Children's books, illustrations, comics. Pablo and Splash Books 1 and 2 out now (Bloomsbury) Agent: Sallyanne Sweeney sheenadempsey.com
@celinekiernan.bsky.social
Award winning author, cynical optimist, and social media sloth. Can't spell - get used to it. she/her @celine_kiernan on insta
@alnolan.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, designer. Any opinions probably somebody else’s. http://obrien.ie/alan-nolan http://alannolan.ie
@ashilockiewrites.bsky.social
Writer-y Book Nerd | BIG BAD ME - OUT NOW from Little Island Books 🧛♂️🐺 (she/her) 💖💜💙 | Rep: Amber Caraveo #teamskylark
@grainneobrien.bsky.social
Bestselling author with O’Brien Press. Solo coming April 2025 with Little Island. Bookseller with Kennys Bookshop. Rontu Literary Service. www.rontuliteraryservice.com
@alexdunnewrites.bsky.social
🇮🇪 author in 🇨🇦 THE BOOK OF SECRETS (2022) THE HARP OF POWER (2023) Winner: Eilís Dillon Award @ KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2023 she/her
@rurooie.bsky.social
📚 Kidlit and YA Bookworm 📖 Reviews with Books Ireland Magazine 🖋 Shorelines with Little Island Feb 2026 ✒️ Repped by Alice Williams Lit Agency 👋🏻 She/they
@amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social
Powered mostly by coffee and vibes. Chronically ill (M.E), bisexual writer. What Walks These Halls and Who Watches This Place are out now with The O’Brien Press, PSI Investigations book 3 coming 2025 👻 🏳️🌈
@alisonweatherby.bsky.social
Author of THE SECRETS ACT, Chicken House, 2022. Shortlisted for Young Quills Award 2023. Rep by PFD.
@susancahill.bsky.social
🌧THE WORLD BETWEEN THE RAIN 🌧 middle-grade children’s fantasy, out now! 🌟Longlisted for Branford Boase Award 2025 🎙️STORYSHAPED: podcast about children’s books that shape us https://linktr.ee/susancahillwrites
@serenamolloy.bsky.social
Irish children's author. 'Wider Than The Sea' Winner of the Eilís Dillon Award '24 KPMG CBI. Sunday Times (IRL) Children's Book of the Week. SL The Week Junior Awards '24. 'The Tree That Sang to Me' out now with Hodder. https://serenamolloy.com/
@chennessybooks.bsky.social
Writer, book critic, creative writing facilitator. Latest book: IN THE MOVIE OF HER LIFE (short stories, Doire Press, 2025). Website: http://www.clairehennessy.com/ Blog: https://clairehennessy.substack.com/ Workshops: https://www.clairehennessy.com/store
@thecallya.bsky.social
Award-winning author of The Call and The Invasion. Pubbed by @dfb_storyhouse and @scholastic. Repped by @mollykh Also wrote The Inferior ❤️Gaeilge. Eats plants.
@fionalongmuir.bsky.social
Storyteller. Calamity. You aint never seen nothing like a Glasgow girl.
@cswritesbooks.bsky.social
Irish. writes murder, likes books | author of The Undetectables series: THE UNDEAD COMPLEX out now with Titan Books | Rep: The Bent Agency they/them 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ https://campsite.bio/cswritesbooks
@sineadohart.bsky.social
She/Her/Sí/Í; children's author, podcaster (shows.acast.com/storyshaped), dormant medievalist. linktr.ee/sinead.ohart. Rep: Clare Wallace. Art: Manuel Sumberac. Free Palestine.
@eibhliscarcione.bsky.social
Poet ❤️Gaeilge. Children's writer. Teacher. THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE. BLACK GABLES. WELCOME TO DEAD TOWN RAVEN MCKAY Rep'd by Silvia Molteni PFD eibhliscarcione.com Cork, Ireland
@evemcdonnell.bsky.social
Children’s writer & artist 💫 Mama to best twins. Wonderlarker. ELSETIME 🪶 (2020), THE CHESTNUT ROASTER 🌰 (2022), THE LAST BOY 🧹 (2024)
@oliviahopewriter.bsky.social
Dum spiro spero 🇮🇪 Irish writer of children's books. Represented by Mandy Suhr at Storywise Agency.
@kipalizadeh.net
Lambda Award finalist. Illustrator, author ✏️ they/she. rep Mandy Suhr at Storywise. 📍Belfast 🎨 kipalizadeh.net / kip.alizadeh@gmail.com links → https://linktr.ee/kipalizadeh
@cethanleahy.com
Writer of YA novel Tuesdays are Just as Bad, author of Fiction Express books, poster of Spooky Shopkeepers
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Award-winning Irish children's author, children’s book reviewer, book events programmer and Events Manager at Halfway up the Stairs Children’s Bookshop Founder of #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SarahWebbWriter
@hcor.bsky.social
QUEEN OF COIN AND WHISPERS and DAUGHTER OF WINTER AND TWILIGHT from The O’Brien Press | Agent: Eric Smith at Neighborhood Literary | 🇮🇪🏳️🌈 she/her helencorcoran.com
@urchinette.bsky.social
Writes things. My new book, Our Song, is coming in June 2025. First book The Real Rebecca won an Irish Book Award. Latest book The Boldness of Betty, about teen strikers in 1913, was shortlisted in 2020. Co-hosts @svhpodcast She/her
@daveruddenwrites.bsky.social
Storysmith. DOCTOR WHO. KNIGHTS OF THE BORROWED DARK. And CONN OF THE DEAD - coming soon!
@oisinmcgann.bsky.social
Over 30 years in commercial art and more than 20 as a published author – mostly children's and young adult. No hope of ever getting a proper job. Lifelong nerd who's concerned about climate change. No AI data scraping. He/Him. http://oisinmcgann.com/
@rflong.bsky.social
Author, Librarian, general book nerd, SFF, Irish, she/her (pretty much always a library in my books) http://www.rflong.com/ The Book of Gold out now: lnk.to/thebookofgold Jessica Thorne: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Jessica-Thorne/author/B07KRHB3HR
@bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social
'Our Big Day' LGBTQ+ award-winning picturebook published 2022. Currently working on a gay novel for adults. Husband, dog lover, cat misser, biscuit eater, previously @gutterbookshop ... he/him. www.bobjohnstonbooks.com
@kitdewaal.com
Optimist, writer, swearer. common person. Co-founder Big Book Weekend with @MollyFlatt. Proud Primadonna. Professor, University of Leicester. FRSL. Photo by Henry Allen. No DMs please. To email use contact@kitdewaal.com
@zolwia.bsky.social
She/Her | Grey ace | 🇩🇰🇿🇼 living in 🇮🇪 | Award Winning Illustrator | ONE DAY IN JUNE (OUT MAY 2025) | Rep’d by Thao Le | shop http://theorangenestshop.com NO AI, NFT linktr.ee/zolwia
@sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social
Writer of books, drinker of tears! Carnegie nominated, Locus and Nebula shortlisted. LONG LIVE EVIL, a portal fantasy in which the villains unionise, is my #1 Sunday Times & USA Today bestselling adult fantasy debut. She/her
@elainaryan.bsky.social
CEO of Children's Books Ireland. Co-artistic director of Towers and Tales Children's Book Festival. I swear I like things that aren't children's books too...