iBbY Ireland News & Event Updates
IBBY Ireland Celebrates Diwali
November 2011
On Saturday, 22nd October IBBY Ireland was delighted to be associated with the Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights celebration in the Simmonscourt Pavilion in the RDS. Children's author, poet and translator Gabriel Rosenstock and illustrators Bob Ó Cathal and Carol Betera were present in the Kids' Corner on behalf of IBBY Ireland to sign copies of two beautifully illustrated children's picturebooks, which were both published earlier this year and written by Rosenstock in the Irish language. Birbal, illustrated by Bob Ó Cathal, is a collection of tales and proverbs inspired by Indian folklore and Sa Tóir ar an Yeití, illustrated by Carol Betera, describes the adventures of searching for the Yeti.
A Big Welcome to IBBY Cambodia!
November 2011
Ibby Ireland would like to welcome and congratulate IBBY Cambodia - the newest section to join the IBBY International family!
IBBY Cambodia was established by a small group of members from NGOs - SIPAR, SVA (Shani Volunteer Association), Room To Read, Damrei Sar, Tam Tam – publishers (Reading Book, Comic Art, Boeng Tonle Sap) as well as a representative from UNESCO. IBBY Sweden kindly support the membership of IBBY Cambodia.
Multicultural Books at Dublin City Libraries
May 2011
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!
May 2011
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:
Building Bridges Through Story
May 2011
On Saturday 2nd April, iBbY Ireland was delighted to welcome guests from all walks of life to our “Building Bridges Through Story” event which was held in the Central Library in the Ilac Centre, Dublin.
This was a lively, informative and fun afternoon where we enjoyed presentations and workshops from speakers with very varied areas of expertise.
