Laureate na nÓg is an exciting new project recognising the role and importance of literature for children.

This unique honour was awarded for the first time on May 10th 2010 to author Siobhán Parkinson. The position of Laureate na nÓg will be held by Siobhán Parkinson for a period of two years.

The laureate will participate in selected events and activities around Ireland during their term. The laureate is chosen as a result of their internationally recognized body of high quality children’s writing or illustration and the considerably positive impact they have had on readers as well as other writers and illustrators.

Laureate na nÓg is an initiative of the Arts Council, with the support of Children’s Books Ireland, the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and Poetry Ireland. The honour has been established to engage young people with high quality children’s literature and to underline the importance of children’s literature in our cultural and imaginative life. Laureate na nÓg is also supported by Eason’s and by the Irish Times.