October is an exciting month for children's books! The Children's Book Festival (CBF) is happening all over Ireland, and there's plenty to look forward to. Organized by Libraries Ireland, the CBF brings together authors, illustrators, and storytellers throughout the month to host engaging events and workshops for children all over the country. It's a wonderful opportunity for young readers to immerse themselves in the world of literature, creativity, and, of course, the love of reading.
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I recently had the amazing opportunity to lead two Halloween-themed workshops at Inchicore Library as part of the festival. The space there is fantastic, with dedicated areas for workshops. I have to give a shoutout to the librarians, Clodagh and Michael, who were incredibly welcoming and helpful. They went above and beyond to assist in getting two local schools involved and ensured everything was set up for the day. Michael even made sketchbooks for the children who attended – talk about dedication!
The two classes I worked with were quite different – one was a small special needs school, and the other was a mainstream 3rd class. Both groups were enthusiastic and brought so much fun and creativity during our time together. It was truly heartwarming to see the children immerse themselves and share their Halloween-themed creativity.
“The best part of the workshop was that Tarsila let the children choose what they wanted to draw and the presentation had a variety of drawings. It was a short and concrete workshop that we can recommend to special needs and mainstream schools” Iris - St John of God School
The Children's Book Festival is a wonderful opportunity for young readers to explore the magic of books, and I can't wait to see all the amazing events and workshops that will take place throughout the month. If you have or work with children in Ireland, be sure to contact your local library, check out the festival, and join in on the fun!
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