Research and evaluation
Our work is driven by research, using learnings from our international colleagues to ensure the best possible outcome for the young people and artists we support. We regularly measure the outcomes of our own projects through surveys and interviews, fund independent research and are active participants in a global research network.
Inclusivity Partnership Award
Formed in the wake of Children’s Books Ireland’s BOLD GIRLS project in 2018, our Inclusivity Partnership enables researchers to work closely with experts in the area of children’s books to investigate key issues in contemporary publishing for young readers. It is presented in collaboration with the Trinity College Dublin School of English.
EURead Research Network
Children's Books Ireland is part of EURead, a network of 34 organisations from 23 European countries, who believe that reading is the key for full participation in today's media-led society. As part of EURead, we participate in an active research network, sharing findings from our projects and learning from fellow members who are working to promote childhood reading.
Líonra: The Ireland-Scotland Youth Literature and Arts Network
We are a proud members of Líonra, a new, transnational network between Ireland & Scotland focusing on youth literature and arts. Our latest report, carried out by a bilateral research team, explores how the children’s and young adult reading communities in Scotland and Ireland have been responding to the challenges and opportunities posed by COVID-19.
