“That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of the time.” — John Stewart Mill

I hated it when I said I wanted to work in publishing and people told me how impossible it was, so I try to be encouraging. I recommend people don’t discount small publishers or editorial roles in non-publishing companies to get experience. And I say the same as you about courses.

Quick question for publishing people. When people tell you they want to get into a career in publishing, what do you advise them? I get asked this all the time. I hate to be discouraging but in Ireland it’s so hard, with the industry being so small.

I did not know this!

All my hard work has paid off!

You wait 13 years to get a book on the Toy Show and then 2 come along at once

We’re raising money for UNICEF’s Gaza appeal. All books on littleisland.ie are discounted and all profits* go to helping children caught in the conflict. 25% off 2023’s books 50% off all other books Free shipping on orders over €25 *Profits = what’s left after printing costs and author royalties

Lads I’m in bits Trips to jacks to pull myself together have been taken So proud of these guys 2 Irish Book Award wins tonight for Little Island: I Am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere and Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes My heart is overflowing 😭😭😭

I really enjoyed discussing diversity and inclusion in Irish publishing w author Oein DeBhairduin and Mariel Deegan of New Island, expertly facilitated by Katy Conneely at Rathmines library at the weekend. We could have talked for hours more! Broadcast coming up on Dublin City FM in the coming weeks

Little Island is looking for a new office! 🗄️📚 Can you help? We’re looking for something in Dublin 6/8/2, for 3–6 people. We’d love to find a space with a friendly, collaborative, dynamic sort of atmosphere. And we need to be able to put up bookshelves! Let me know if you know anything going 🙏