Sheena Wilkinson, author of Star by Star, is writing one postcard each month to a woman who influenced her, inspired her, helped her – and the postcard is her thank you. They will appear on our blog on the 14th of every month, right up to the end of the year! To follow them all, check in Continue Reading →
Author: Little Island
Thank you to Linda Ervine
Sheena Wilkinson, author of Star by Star, is writing one postcard each month to a woman who influenced her, inspired her, helped her – and the postcard is her thank you. They will appear on our blog on the 14th of every month, right up to the end of the year! To follow them all, check in Continue Reading →
Thank You to Jo March
Sheena Wilkinson, author of Star by Star, is writing one postcard each month to a woman who influenced her, inspired her, helped her – and the postcard is her thank you. They will appear on our blog on the 14th of every month, right up to the end of the year! To follow them all, check in Continue Reading →
Hopscotch in the Sky in Dubray Books
Thank You to Hanna Sheehy Skeffington
Sheena Wilkinson, author of Star by Star, is writing one postcard each month to a woman who influenced her, inspired her, helped her – and the postcard is her thank you. They will appear on our blog on the 14th of every month, right up to the end of the year! To follow them all, check in Continue Reading →
#StarbyStarThankYous
We’re starting a new and gorgeous project with Sheena Wilkinson, author of Star by Star, from this Sunday 14th January. Sheena will write one postcard each month to a woman who influenced her, inspired her, helped her – and the postcard is her thank you. They will appear on our blog on the 14th of every Continue Reading →
Little Islanders’ Christmas Picks!
The team at Little Island Books have been getting ready for Christmas and choosing their presents for friends and family. This year we thought we’d give you a little insight into which books we’d most recommend for the young people in your life! Hopscotch in the Sky by Lucinda Jacob and Lauren O’Neill (age Continue Reading →
Vote for Tangleweed and Brine for the Book of the Year!
We are so delighted that Tangleweed and Brine by Deirdre Sullivan and illustrated by Karen Vaughan won the YA Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards last week. Up against fierce competition from established authors and superb books, Tangleweed scooped the prize and we are so very proud. Because of this, Tangleweed is now in the running for the Irish Book Continue Reading →
Two Little Island books shortlisted for the Irish Times Book of the Year
We’re delighted to say that two of our brilliant books this year have been shortlisted for the Irish Times (Ticket) Book of the Year Awards. Hopscotch in the Sky, a collection of poetry for children by Lucinda Jacob and illustrated by Lauren O’Neill, has been shortlisted in the children’s book section. Tangleweed and Brine, a Continue Reading →
Video interview with Deirdre Sullivan and thejournal.ie
Ever wanted to have a sneaky peek into an author’s home life and especially their bookshelf? Well, now’s your chance! Deirdre Sullivan talked about fairy tales, procrastination and finding the time for something you love with the lovely folks at thejournal.ie. For the full piece, visit thejournal.ie and have a read as well as a Continue Reading →
