2020 was due to be a momentous year for children’s literature in Ireland. Not only is it the year of publication for the latest books by many beloved children’s writers and illustrators, but it also marked the debut titles of many writers and illustrators at the beginning of their career. The unforeseen circumstances that arose this year meant a lot of sacrifices were made in the way we celebrate new literature; launches were cancelled or moved online, school visits were …
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