Here Niamh Sharkey talks about becoming Ireland’s new Laureate na nÓg.
Laureate na nÓg is an exciting project recognising the role and importance of literature for children.
The laureateship is currently held by illustrator Niamh Sharkey. Niamh is the second person to be awarded this unique honour and will hold the title for a period of two years until 2014.
Niamh Sharkey is an award‐winning author and illustrator of children’s picture books. Her books have won numerous awards. Niamh’s books have been translated into over twenty languages.
Niamh is the Creator and Co‐Producer of The Happy Hugglemonsters ‐ a 52 episode pre‐school series, based on her book I’m a Happy Hugglewug developed in association with the Irish Film Board and currently in production with Oscar nominated Brown Bag Films, for Disney Worldwide. It will air in over 150 countries in 2013.
All Niamh Sharkey’s books are available to borrow in Meath Libraries.
Text courtesy of Laureate na nOg website.
Meath County Library 