Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2025

Join us for Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2025.

Resistance can take many forms, from small, playful, everyday moments to large scale demonstration. Resisting the status quo, questioning authority and forging a new path is something essential that children’s artists showcase for young readers. At this year’s conference, we’re asking our speakers to talk about the role resistance plays in their creative lives.

Taking place on 20-21st September 2025 in the Light House Cinema, Smithfield, the Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2025 is a weekend-long celebration of the very best in children’s books with a whole host of brilliant international speakers in attendance.

Tickets are available for in-person attendance, on either Saturday or Sunday…or both! Be sure to secure your seat today.

Conference 2025 speaker list A – Z

Frank Cottrell Boyce

Leon Diop

Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde

Jessica Love

Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin

Lauren O’Hara

Olena Odynoka

Briony May Smith

Louie Stowell

Plus New Voices and more to be announced!

We want everyone to be able to enjoy the Children’s Books Ireland International Conference and the opportunities it has to offer, but we understand that an event like this can be hard to budget for. That’s why we are offering some financial support for anyone who may require it towards travel, accommodation or child-care costs to be able to attend this year’s conference.

We also have a limited number of in-person conference tickets set aside at no fee. Let us know about your needs and what level of financial support would allow you to come along.

Not so sure if this applies to your situation? You can contact a member of the team to discuss more. All information shared with us is strictly confidential. Please get in touch with us to avail of this opportunity before 5pm on Friday 5th September 2025. You can call us on (01) 872 7475 or email info@childrensbooksireland.ie. Similarly, if you wish to delay payment for your ticket, please do get in touch and we can arrange this for you. No deposit needed.

*Please note tickets for Children’s Books Ireland members are better value than those for non-members, this is just one of the perks of membership. To join Children’s Books Ireland as a member or to renew your membership please follow this link, then return to purchase your tickets.*

Check out our YouTube channel for videos of previous years’ speakers.