Children’s Book Festival 2024 takes place in Tipperary
The annual Children’s Book Festival recently took place in libraries and schools across Tipperary
The annual Children’s Book Festival which is run by the Tipperary Library Service programme for children throughout the month of October, took place recently.
Every year it seeks to bring together all those involved in the world of books so that we may celebrate our wonderful tradition of reading and storytelling.
This year, the Library Service, with the kind support of the Tipperary Creative Ireland Fund, Tipperary Arts Office and Poetry Ireland, had a packed programme of events, with visits and performances by a range of children’s authors, illustrators and storytellers.
The Festival was formally launched in Clonmel library by an Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council, Cllr. Declan Burgess, at the start of the month.
Returning authors like Alan Dunne and Wayne O’Connor, who had proved so popular last year, introduced a whole new set of children to their books, as well as graphic illustrator, John Carpenter, who held a workshop on anime art for senior classes.
Éanna Ní Lamhna, is a scientist as well as an author and broadcaster and discussing her book, ‘Wonders of the Wild,’ gave her the opportunity to open children’s eyes to the weird and wonderful in nature.
This year approx. 1400 children, from junior infants to 6th class, either visited their local library or the Library Service brought an author to their school.
Children’s Book Festival 2024 was a well - rounded programme, with a good mix of authors, illustrators and performers for all age groups and an inclusion of authors with expertise in STEM subjects.