Patricia Forde, New Laureate na nÓg

IBBY Ireland sends its best wishes to Patricia Forde, Ireland’s new Laureate na nÓg. Patricia is a popular writer, with twenty-four children’s books in English and Irish to her name, with two more launching soon. A former primary school teacher, she has worked in TV, founded the Barboró International Arts Festival for Children and is a former director of Galway Arts Festival, Patricia writes picture books and books for children and tweens. Her picture books and novels have won many awards. IBBY Ireland very much looks forward to working with Patricia and supporting her term as Laureate na nÓg.