Olivia Hope
@oliviahopewriter.bsky.social
Dum spiro spero
🇮🇪 Irish writer of children's books.
Represented by Mandy Suhr at Storywise Agency.
🇮🇪 Irish writer of children's books.
Represented by Mandy Suhr at Storywise Agency.
Pinned
Olivia Hope
@oliviahopewriter.bsky.social
· May 29
In this Short Life
That only lasts an hour
How much — how little — is
Within our power
Emily Dickinson
©️ Toni Frissell
That only lasts an hour
How much — how little — is
Within our power
Emily Dickinson
©️ Toni Frissell
After Samhain by James Pearson
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
After Samhain by James Pearson
Today's Irish Examiner has a piece about me, writing and the weird kaleidoscope of events that come together to influence who you are and what you write. And at the heart of it all are my sons.
Thank you @deirdremcardle for this funny and kind interview and Dan Linehan for the photo.
Thank you @deirdremcardle for this funny and kind interview and Dan Linehan for the photo.
September 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Today's Irish Examiner has a piece about me, writing and the weird kaleidoscope of events that come together to influence who you are and what you write. And at the heart of it all are my sons.
Thank you @deirdremcardle for this funny and kind interview and Dan Linehan for the photo.
Thank you @deirdremcardle for this funny and kind interview and Dan Linehan for the photo.
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Volunteering at book festivals is a great way to get experience for anyone considering applying for bookshop work, I always look out for it on CVs
I LOVE the @dublinbookfest.bsky.social so much, in many ways it started my career in books back in 2017 (I think) when I first volunteered at the festival.
I'm unbelievably excited to be doing a school event this year with the festival, and of course it's all about poetry!
I'm unbelievably excited to be doing a school event this year with the festival, and of course it's all about poetry!
September 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Volunteering at book festivals is a great way to get experience for anyone considering applying for bookshop work, I always look out for it on CVs
This is The Lonely Only Dinosaur in a nutshell.
The question is how far would you go to make a friend and what happens if they're not exactly as you imagined?
The question is how far would you go to make a friend and what happens if they're not exactly as you imagined?
Marsha the dinosaur loves living in the jungle, but notices that everyone seems to have a friend except for her. When she spots another, smaller dino, she's VERY eager to become best friends. To the point where she comes on a teeeeeeny bit too strong.
September 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This is The Lonely Only Dinosaur in a nutshell.
The question is how far would you go to make a friend and what happens if they're not exactly as you imagined?
The question is how far would you go to make a friend and what happens if they're not exactly as you imagined?
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🇵🇸“We cannot remain silent while children are killed, starved & denied the right to grow up in safety and peace: their lives, their stories, and their futures matter.”
A statement for UK children’s authors & illustrators & educators to ✍️
statement-on-palestine.org?fbclid=PAVER...
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
A statement for UK children’s authors & illustrators & educators to ✍️
statement-on-palestine.org?fbclid=PAVER...
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
Children’s authors, illustrators, <br/>and educators' statement <br/>on Palestine
statement-on-palestine.org
September 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🇵🇸“We cannot remain silent while children are killed, starved & denied the right to grow up in safety and peace: their lives, their stories, and their futures matter.”
A statement for UK children’s authors & illustrators & educators to ✍️
statement-on-palestine.org?fbclid=PAVER...
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
A statement for UK children’s authors & illustrators & educators to ✍️
statement-on-palestine.org?fbclid=PAVER...
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
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The Lonely Only Dinosaur by @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social and @annasuessbauer.bsky.social
I'm just on the way back from the lovely launch of this book at Dubray Grafton (at which I took exactly zero photos oops)
I'm just on the way back from the lovely launch of this book at Dubray Grafton (at which I took exactly zero photos oops)
September 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Lonely Only Dinosaur by @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social and @annasuessbauer.bsky.social
I'm just on the way back from the lovely launch of this book at Dubray Grafton (at which I took exactly zero photos oops)
I'm just on the way back from the lovely launch of this book at Dubray Grafton (at which I took exactly zero photos oops)
Last night was so much fun.
Launched by Vanessa Fox O Loughlin, surrounded by book pals and feeling VERY grateful.
THE LONELY ONLY DINOSAUR is OUT!
Launched by Vanessa Fox O Loughlin, surrounded by book pals and feeling VERY grateful.
THE LONELY ONLY DINOSAUR is OUT!
September 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last night was so much fun.
Launched by Vanessa Fox O Loughlin, surrounded by book pals and feeling VERY grateful.
THE LONELY ONLY DINOSAUR is OUT!
Launched by Vanessa Fox O Loughlin, surrounded by book pals and feeling VERY grateful.
THE LONELY ONLY DINOSAUR is OUT!
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Lovely evening with a cohort from the Irish kidlit community for the launch of @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social's gorgeous new picture book, The Lonely Only Dinosaur, ably assisted by @writing.ie (most appropriate for a story about friendship)
September 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Lovely evening with a cohort from the Irish kidlit community for the launch of @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social's gorgeous new picture book, The Lonely Only Dinosaur, ably assisted by @writing.ie (most appropriate for a story about friendship)
My oldest book pal x
September 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
My oldest book pal x
Riot inciting moment 😂
September 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Riot inciting moment 😂
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By welcoming a children’s writer of Áine’s calibre, Aosdána and the Arts Council of Ireland have highlighted the vital and growing contribution of children’s literature to the creative arts in Ireland.
Comhghairdeas ó chroí, a Áine, on this well deserved honour. 👏👏👏
2/2 🧵
Comhghairdeas ó chroí, a Áine, on this well deserved honour. 👏👏👏
2/2 🧵
September 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
By welcoming a children’s writer of Áine’s calibre, Aosdána and the Arts Council of Ireland have highlighted the vital and growing contribution of children’s literature to the creative arts in Ireland.
Comhghairdeas ó chroí, a Áine, on this well deserved honour. 👏👏👏
2/2 🧵
Comhghairdeas ó chroí, a Áine, on this well deserved honour. 👏👏👏
2/2 🧵
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Yesterday evening, at its 43rd General Assembly held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Aosdána — the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland — elected nine new members. Children’s Books Ireland is thrilled to learn that among them is Áine Ní Ghlinn, Laureate na nÓg from 2020 to 2023.
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1/2 🧵
September 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Yesterday evening, at its 43rd General Assembly held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Aosdána — the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland — elected nine new members. Children’s Books Ireland is thrilled to learn that among them is Áine Ní Ghlinn, Laureate na nÓg from 2020 to 2023.
1/2 🧵
1/2 🧵
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A happy International Literacy Day indeed 🥳 📖
If you missed our event with Microsoft Dream Space today then you can tune into RTÉ's News2Day this evening at 4:20pm.
Thanks so much to every school who joined us today including @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and all at St Christopher's NS 🎥
If you missed our event with Microsoft Dream Space today then you can tune into RTÉ's News2Day this evening at 4:20pm.
Thanks so much to every school who joined us today including @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and all at St Christopher's NS 🎥
A big day at the office today. 📽️ Thanks so much to RTÉ news2day for visiting our school to film the Microsoft DreamSpace event for International Literacy Day with @childrensbooksireland.ie Huge thanks to Michael and Becky for organising such a great event!
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A happy International Literacy Day indeed 🥳 📖
If you missed our event with Microsoft Dream Space today then you can tune into RTÉ's News2Day this evening at 4:20pm.
Thanks so much to every school who joined us today including @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and all at St Christopher's NS 🎥
If you missed our event with Microsoft Dream Space today then you can tune into RTÉ's News2Day this evening at 4:20pm.
Thanks so much to every school who joined us today including @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and all at St Christopher's NS 🎥
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A beautiful & important call to action by @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
"The Ireland we knew hasn’t gone anywhere. Complacency caught us out, but we can each take our country back by just being what we know we can be: fierce sound people" ❤️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"The Ireland we knew hasn’t gone anywhere. Complacency caught us out, but we can each take our country back by just being what we know we can be: fierce sound people" ❤️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When I left India, Ireland welcomed me in. I won’t let bigotry destroy the country we love | Cauvery Madhavan
People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A beautiful & important call to action by @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
"The Ireland we knew hasn’t gone anywhere. Complacency caught us out, but we can each take our country back by just being what we know we can be: fierce sound people" ❤️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"The Ireland we knew hasn’t gone anywhere. Complacency caught us out, but we can each take our country back by just being what we know we can be: fierce sound people" ❤️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I got an early edition of this and it's a gorgeous, fun, colourful book.
My little one loves it, yours might too.
My little one loves it, yours might too.
Publication week for The Lonely Only Dinosaur by me and Anna Sußbauer, out with Gill Books on Thursday, Sept 11th.
Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
September 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I got an early edition of this and it's a gorgeous, fun, colourful book.
My little one loves it, yours might too.
My little one loves it, yours might too.
Publication week for The Lonely Only Dinosaur by me and Anna Sußbauer, out with Gill Books on Thursday, Sept 11th.
Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
September 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Publication week for The Lonely Only Dinosaur by me and Anna Sußbauer, out with Gill Books on Thursday, Sept 11th.
Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
Perhaps you're in Dublin on Thursday evening? Do join me and the loveliest book gang.
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We can’t wait to welcome @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social to the shop on Saturday 13th September at 3pm to celebrate her new book, The Only Lonely Dinosaur, illustrated by Anna Sussbauer, published by Gill Books. Olivia will read and draw from the book 🦕 . Age 4+
September 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We can’t wait to welcome @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social to the shop on Saturday 13th September at 3pm to celebrate her new book, The Only Lonely Dinosaur, illustrated by Anna Sussbauer, published by Gill Books. Olivia will read and draw from the book 🦕 . Age 4+
I shall be under the kitchen table.
Met Eireann advises that Thunderstorms may develop over Kerry this afternoon and evening with impacts such as spot flooding, lightning damage and difficult driving conditions.
August 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I shall be under the kitchen table.
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"He said: "Wouldn't it be great testament to [Sean Rocks] and to Michael D who's going to finish up this year, if there was a dedicated section in the six o'clock news for an artistic segment the same way as there is for sport."
After a ten-year absence from the stage, Brendan Gleeson is returning to the stage for The Weir, describing the opportunity as a "dream ticket".
'Dream ticket' - Brendan Gleeson on returning to stage
After a ten-year absence from the stage, Brendan Gleeson is returning to the stage for The Weir, describing the opportunity as a "dream ticket".
www.rte.ie
August 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"He said: "Wouldn't it be great testament to [Sean Rocks] and to Michael D who's going to finish up this year, if there was a dedicated section in the six o'clock news for an artistic segment the same way as there is for sport."
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I'll never marry because there's simply no-one good enough - wait, I'm getting new information
August 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I'll never marry because there's simply no-one good enough - wait, I'm getting new information
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Ireland, by Henri Cartier-Bresson, 1952.
August 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Ireland, by Henri Cartier-Bresson, 1952.
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Stig Eklund. Where the river narrows. 2023
August 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Stig Eklund. Where the river narrows. 2023
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Yee have done it again! Thank you so much to everyone who keeps donating to the campaign. It's been a whole week now, we're at the halfway mark.
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@sineadohart.bsky.social
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@sineadohart.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Yee have done it again! Thank you so much to everyone who keeps donating to the campaign. It's been a whole week now, we're at the halfway mark.
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@sineadohart.bsky.social
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@sineadohart.bsky.social
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I've added another Publishing Information Session as the first one has been snapped up - your support is greatly appreciated and I'd love to help your book find a home!
Find out more at the link below.
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@rurooie.bsky.social @sineadohart.bsky.social
Find out more at the link below.
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@rurooie.bsky.social @sineadohart.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I've added another Publishing Information Session as the first one has been snapped up - your support is greatly appreciated and I'd love to help your book find a home!
Find out more at the link below.
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@rurooie.bsky.social @sineadohart.bsky.social
Find out more at the link below.
www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
@rurooie.bsky.social @sineadohart.bsky.social
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Please join us for a #IrishKidLitforPalestine Live Online Picture Book Masterclass with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly @pforde123.bsky.social & @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
Please share and please support.
Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
Please share and please support.
August 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Please join us for a #IrishKidLitforPalestine Live Online Picture Book Masterclass with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly @pforde123.bsky.social & @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
Please share and please support.
Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...
Please share and please support.