Inis magazine: issue 22, winter 2007

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.

"CBI is also undertaking a research project to document the scale and extent of book-based events for young people in Ireland. The researchers will be talking to authors, illustrators, arts centres, libraries, bookshops, publishers and other programmers who are involved in events."

In this edition:

  • Cover illustration by Lauren Child 2007, taken from Pippi Longstocking published by Oxford University Press
  • Editorial
  • lnfinite jest and excellent fancy: the poetry of Julie O'Callaghan by Niall MacMonagle
  • 'What is this mango, anyway?' Manga and younger readers in Ireland and Britain by Dr Mel Gibson
  • The Writers in Schools Scheme: celebrating 30 years by Anna Boner
  • A passion for children's books by Clodagh Corcoran
  • Kate's books by Annie O'Doherty
  • Our woman in London: Mary Byrne 
  • Publisher focus: DIY with Trafford? by June Edwards 
  • Sweden's national treasure: Astrid Lindgren by Paddy O'Doherty
  • Reviews/léirmheasanna