Welcome to iBbY Ireland
You have arrived at iBbY Ireland's online home! We are a non-profit organisation which helps to build bridges to international understanding through children's books.
Please have a look around and read about some of our featured publications and activities.
We have a regularly updated news section, where you will also find notifications of upcoming activities.
If you are interested in getting involved with iBbY Ireland, or would just like to find more information, please use the form in the contact section.
Happy Reading!
Multicultural Books at Dublin City Libraries
At a recent event we held in the Dublin City Central Library we were impressed with the multicultural collections they stock and multicultural services they offer.
Dublin City Public Libraries hold an good range of children's picture books in a variety of languages and in dual language format.
If you need a children's book title about a particular culture or in a particular language, you can use the advanced search on the library catalogue. To search for a book on a particular culture or language, first select 'keyword' from the dropdown menu, then enter the culture or language into the accompanying text box. In Advanced Options remember to limit your search to 'Junior only'. You can also limit your search by media e.g. Picture Book.
Eoin Colfer is IBBY Ireland’s nominee for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award!
iBbY Ireland is delighted to nominate Eoin Colfer, writer of the best-selling Artemis Fowl fantasy series, as the Irish author nominee for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This prestigious prize is the highest international recognition given to creators of children’s books. The award is made to a living author and also to an illustrator whose complete works have made a lasting contribution to children’s literature.’
Watch's Eoin's reaction:
