We are thrilled to be taking part in the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards Junior Jury Programme again this year. Students from years 8 to 14 will be able to read and then vote for their favourite books from the list of nominations.
The books we have selected to read, and judge are –
Songlight by Moria Buffin (Senior students)
Fia and the last snow deer by Eilish Fisher
The illustrated encyclopaedia of Irish lighthouses
by David Hare and illustrated by Linda Fahrlin
Stitch by Padraig Kenny
Little bang by Kelly McCaughrain (Senior students)
The Fairie Isle by Sine Quinn and illustrated by Dermot Flynn
The KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards are the leading annual children's book awards in Ireland. Established in 1990, these awards identify, honour and promote excellence in books for young people by Irish authors and illustrators. KPMG have been headline sponsor of the awards since 2020, allowing for a total prize fund of €16,000.
