Inis magazine: issue 76, January 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.
‘In this edition, we’re getting an insight into the creative lives of the artists behind the books. We’re also taking a deep dive this issue into whether children are reading in Ireland right now, as well as what they’re reading and what influences families’ choices of books.’
In this edition:
- Romantasy: The Spice of Life: Amy Devereux interviews Catherine Doyle on her latest novel King of Beasts and the booming romantasy genre
- The Joy of Being an Introvert: John Devolle talks origins, inspirations and skateboarding with Neil Clark
- From Snowy Mountains to the Waters and the Wild: Serena Molloy interviews fellow Eilís Dillon award-winner Eilish Fisher
- 100 Bliain de Lón Léitheoireachta: Cuireann Sadhbh Devlin agallamh ar Mhuiris Ó Raghallaigh agus An Gúm 100 bliain ar an bhfód
- Reading Between the Lines: CEO of Children’s Books Ireland Elaina Ryan outlines recent findings on reading habits
- The Insider’s Scoop: A new feature on someone working hard behind the scenes in the world of books. This issue we meet Aileen Ivory
- Reviews/Léirmheasanna
Cover image from The Upside-Down Lighthouse by Paddy Donnelly. Used with the permissions of The O’Brien Press, 2026.
