Claddagh Festival of Childrens Books

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A quick announcement and more fantastic news for childrens books in Galway!
From November 15 through 18, Claddagh National School, supported by Creative Ireland and in partnership with local libraries and bookshops are bringing the first ever festival solely devoted to childrens' books to Galway. There will be visiting authors, illustrators and storytellers at Claddagh National School and at various venues around the city. While there are a number of events taking place for the students of Claddagh National School, there are equally a lot of events for the public, so get your diary out and start planning NOW! You will want to be involved!
First, watch out Galway City! There will be a Poetry Flash Mob of children coming to the streets!
The schedule of events is available on line, but I am delighted and proud to announce that at Charlie Byrnes Bookshop, on Friday the 17th at 4pm, Marguerite Tonery will be presenting  and answering questions about her books from the Kapheus series (Kapheus Earth, Kapheus Air, Kapheus Water...and maybe a glimpse into the upcoming 4th book in the series!) Drawing on Irish mythology and legend, these amazing books draw us into the fantastical world of light as otherworldly creatures and two special children children journey through a marvelous fantasy adventure. (suitable for ages 7+)
Then, on Saturday the 18th at 11am, our usual Storytime will be open to all in cooperation with the Book Festival. This one will focus on one of my favourite types of story...it will be books about books (and bookshops and libraries and book-loving characters!)
But that isn't all at Charlie Byrnes! At 2pm on Saturday, join us for the kids poetry slam!
"Can you slam it? Compose a short poem with the title: “My Home, in a Poem”. Then, all you have to do is come along to Charlie Byrne’s and read it out – with energy, rhythm and all your guts! Bravest kids on the day will win Charlie Byrne’s book vouchers.
A fine, fun finale for a fantastic festival!"
So kids, get those poems together and get ready to slam it! (Contact the Claddagh Festival for more information about entering. Oh, and all you teachers out there...get your students involved...everyone!)
We will be ending the first year of this incredible festival at 3:30pm on Saturday with a brief finale from its' founders. Everyone! Join us!
https://www.claddaghns.ie/bookfest/

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