Inis magazine: issue 77, April 2026
Inis is the magazine of Children's Books Ireland. Within these pages you will find features and articles on Irish and international children's books as well as in-depth reviews of new titles for children and teenagers. With its range of expert contributors, this is a key resource for teachers, writers, illustrators, librarians, parents/guardians and everyone interested in children's books.
‘Our April issue follows a theme of collaboration and championing of work, while reflecting on the year that was with Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde, our Raising Voices Fellows and chair of the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards Dr Jane O’Hanlon ahead of some exciting announcements in the coming weeks.'
In this edition:
- Reflections on a Whole Wild Whirlwind: Sadhbh Devlin speaks with Patricia Forde on her time as Laureate na nÓg
- Opening the Doors of Potential: Dr Marianne O’Kane Boal reflects on the Raising Voices Fellowship 2025
- Tribes and Tribulations: Juliette Saumande explores the epic worlds of Joe Todd-Stanton
- KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2026: Chair of the awards Dr Jane O’hanlon shares the 2026 awards shortlist
- Ó Léitheoir go Scríbhneoir: Labhraíonn an Dochtúir Claire M. Dunne linn faoin gcéad leabhar atá scríofa aici
- The Insider’s Scoop: A new feature on someone working hard behind the scenes in the world of books. This issue we meet Rory Codd
- Reviews/Léirmheasanna
Cover image from Sockflea by Laura Dockrill and illustrated by Eva Byrne. Used with the permissions of Walker Books, 2026.
