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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · 24d

No better woman x

Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 13

Today's Irish Examiner has a piece about me, writing and the weird kaleidoscope of events that come together to influence who you are and what you write. And at the heart of it all are my sons.

Thank you @deirdremcardle for this funny and kind interview and Dan Linehan for the photo.

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 13

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 12

Volunteering at book festivals is a great way to get experience for anyone considering applying for bookshop work, I always look out for it on CVs

Ruth Ennis @rurooie.bsky.social · Sep 11

I LOVE the @dublinbookfest.bsky.social so much, in many ways it started my career in books back in 2017 (I think) when I first volunteered at the festival.

I'm unbelievably excited to be doing a school event this year with the festival, and of course it's all about poetry!

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is The Lonely Only Dinosaur in a nutshell.
The question is how far would you go to make a friend and what happens if they're not exactly as you imagined?

Ruth Ennis @rurooie.bsky.social · Sep 11

Marsha the dinosaur loves living in the jungle, but notices that everyone seems to have a friend except for her. When she spots another, smaller dino, she's VERY eager to become best friends. To the point where she comes on a teeeeeeny bit too strong.

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Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 12

🇵🇸“We cannot remain silent while children are killed, starved & denied the right to grow up in safety and peace: their lives, their stories, and their futures matter.”

A statement for UK children’s authors & illustrators & educators to ✍️
statement-on-palestine.org?fbclid=PAVER...
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit

Children’s authors, illustrators, <br/>and educators' statement <br/>on Palestine

statement-on-palestine.org

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Ruth Ennis @rurooie.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Lonely Only Dinosaur by @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social and @annasuessbauer.bsky.social

I'm just on the way back from the lovely launch of this book at Dubray Grafton (at which I took exactly zero photos oops)

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Last night was so much fun.
Launched by Vanessa Fox O Loughlin, surrounded by book pals and feeling VERY grateful.

THE LONELY ONLY DINOSAUR is OUT!

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 12

You are too kind xx

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 11

Lovely evening with a cohort from the Irish kidlit community for the launch of @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social's gorgeous new picture book, The Lonely Only Dinosaur, ably assisted by @writing.ie (most appropriate for a story about friendship)

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 12

My oldest book pal x

Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 11

Deep in conversation with @evemcdonnell.bsky.social

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Riot inciting moment 😂

Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 11

The side-eye you get for saying "Up Cork"!

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · Sep 5

By welcoming a children’s writer of Áine’s calibre, Aosdána and the Arts Council of Ireland have highlighted the vital and growing contribution of children’s literature to the creative arts in Ireland.

Comhghairdeas ó chroí, a Áine, on this well deserved honour. 👏👏👏

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · Sep 5

Yesterday evening, at its 43rd General Assembly held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Aosdána — the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland — elected nine new members. Children’s Books Ireland is thrilled to learn that among them is Áine Ní Ghlinn, Laureate na nÓg from 2020 to 2023.

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A portrait of a woman wearing a medal and smiling at the camera.

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · Sep 8

A happy International Literacy Day indeed 🥳 📖

If you missed our event with Microsoft Dream Space today then you can tune into RTÉ's News2Day this evening at 4:20pm.

Thanks so much to every school who joined us today including @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and all at St Christopher's NS 🎥

Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · Sep 8

A big day at the office today. 📽️ Thanks so much to RTÉ news2day for visiting our school to film the Microsoft DreamSpace event for International Literacy Day with @childrensbooksireland.ie Huge thanks to Michael and Becky for organising such a great event!
@theobrienpress.bsky.social

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · Sep 9

A beautiful & important call to action by @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
"The Ireland we knew hasn’t gone anywhere. Complacency caught us out, but we can each take our country back by just being what we know we can be: fierce sound people" ❤️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When I left India, Ireland welcomed me in. I won’t let bigotry destroy the country we love | Cauvery Madhavan

People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan

www.theguardian.com

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Spooky Scary SkeletEoghan @eoghanhmusic.bsky.social · Sep 9

I got an early edition of this and it's a gorgeous, fun, colourful book.
My little one loves it, yours might too.

Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 9

Publication week for The Lonely Only Dinosaur by me and Anna Sußbauer, out with Gill Books on Thursday, Sept 11th.

Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.

The Lonely Only Dinosaur book launch in Dubray Books on Grafton Street, Dublin at 6.30pm on Thursday Sept. 11th

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Sep 9

Publication week for The Lonely Only Dinosaur by me and Anna Sußbauer, out with Gill Books on Thursday, Sept 11th.

Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · Sep 8

We can’t wait to welcome @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social to the shop on Saturday 13th September at 3pm to celebrate her new book, The Only Lonely Dinosaur, illustrated by Anna Sussbauer, published by Gill Books. Olivia will read and draw from the book 🦕 . Age 4+

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · Aug 13

I shall be under the kitchen table.

Kerry County Council - Comhairle Contae Chiarraí @kerrycoco.ie · Aug 13

Met Eireann advises that Thunderstorms may develop over Kerry this afternoon and evening with impacts such as spot flooding, lightning damage and difficult driving conditions.

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Rick O'Shea @rickoshea.bsky.social · Aug 13

"He said: "Wouldn't it be great testament to [Sean Rocks] and to Michael D who's going to finish up this year, if there was a dedicated section in the six o'clock news for an artistic segment the same way as there is for sport."