Sarah Webb
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Award-winning Irish children's author, children’s book reviewer, book events programmer and Events Manager at Halfway up the Stairs Children’s Bookshop
Founder of #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SarahWebbWriter
Founder of #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SarahWebbWriter
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As grown-ups we can often fall into the trap of leaning towards serious or ‘issue heavy’ kid’s books, forgetting that kids also need and deserve books that just bring joy.
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 AM
As grown-ups we can often fall into the trap of leaning towards serious or ‘issue heavy’ kid’s books, forgetting that kids also need and deserve books that just bring joy.
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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Look what’s coming in June - #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Symposium in the dlr Lexicon Library in Dún Laoghaire.
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
February 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Look what’s coming in June - #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Symposium in the dlr Lexicon Library in Dún Laoghaire.
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
Look what’s coming in June - #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Symposium in the dlr Lexicon Library in Dún Laoghaire.
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
February 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Look what’s coming in June - #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Symposium in the dlr Lexicon Library in Dún Laoghaire.
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
Booking opens 9th Feb.
Speakers inc Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch and Patricia Forde. Plus Zainab Boladale and Peter Donnelly.
Don’t miss it!
An event for all children’s writers and illustrators!
Reposted by Sarah Webb
Coming from @theobrienpress.bsky.social in May is The Bookshop Sisters from @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social - partly inspired by the real life Parsons Bookshop at Dublin's Baggot Street Bridge , a hub for the city's literary bohemians for 40 years until 1989.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Coming from @theobrienpress.bsky.social in May is The Bookshop Sisters from @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social - partly inspired by the real life Parsons Bookshop at Dublin's Baggot Street Bridge , a hub for the city's literary bohemians for 40 years until 1989.
thebookshop.ie/sarah-webb-t...
thebookshop.ie/sarah-webb-t...
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Some exciting upcoming children's books from @theobrienpress.bsky.social: @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social's is set in a 1950s Dublin bookshop and @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social's in a magical antique shop (and came complete with a matching, magical cookie)
January 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Some exciting upcoming children's books from @theobrienpress.bsky.social: @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social's is set in a 1950s Dublin bookshop and @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social's in a magical antique shop (and came complete with a matching, magical cookie)
Lots of great new children’s books coming in 2026. Here are some of the books for age 8/9+ and teens/YA coming this season.
I’ve got one out in May called The Bookshop Sisters - cover reveal next week. 📚📚📚
I’ve got one out in May called The Bookshop Sisters - cover reveal next week. 📚📚📚
January 11, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Lots of great new children’s books coming in 2026. Here are some of the books for age 8/9+ and teens/YA coming this season.
I’ve got one out in May called The Bookshop Sisters - cover reveal next week. 📚📚📚
I’ve got one out in May called The Bookshop Sisters - cover reveal next week. 📚📚📚
Look what just arrived! The ARC of my new children’s book - out in May with O’Brien Press - The Bookshop Sisters.
Cover will be revealed by @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social next week. With original artwork by Lauren O’Hara! #thebookshopsisters
Cover will be revealed by @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social next week. With original artwork by Lauren O’Hara! #thebookshopsisters
January 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Look what just arrived! The ARC of my new children’s book - out in May with O’Brien Press - The Bookshop Sisters.
Cover will be revealed by @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social next week. With original artwork by Lauren O’Hara! #thebookshopsisters
Cover will be revealed by @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social next week. With original artwork by Lauren O’Hara! #thebookshopsisters
I’m currently reading lots of age 8+ books for our @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social Jr Book Club 2026 season - they like books with lots of action, adventure, humour and emotion, and slightly shorter books work v well with this age group. Here are some of their favourites from the last 2 years.
January 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM
I’m currently reading lots of age 8+ books for our @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social Jr Book Club 2026 season - they like books with lots of action, adventure, humour and emotion, and slightly shorter books work v well with this age group. Here are some of their favourites from the last 2 years.
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Today's #BookElves2025 theme is funny books. Here are some of my favourites from this year and also one of my all time favourite Irish children's books, The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O'Doherty, illustrated by Chris Judge (age 9+), which is funny, wise and moving - such a great read!
December 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Today's #BookElves2025 theme is funny books. Here are some of my favourites from this year and also one of my all time favourite Irish children's books, The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O'Doherty, illustrated by Chris Judge (age 9+), which is funny, wise and moving - such a great read!
Today's #BookElves2025 theme is funny books. Here are some of my favourites from this year and also one of my all time favourite Irish children's books, The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O'Doherty, illustrated by Chris Judge (age 9+), which is funny, wise and moving - such a great read!
December 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Today's #BookElves2025 theme is funny books. Here are some of my favourites from this year and also one of my all time favourite Irish children's books, The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O'Doherty, illustrated by Chris Judge (age 9+), which is funny, wise and moving - such a great read!
Great to see 2 pages of Irish children’s books in The Sunday Times today. Well done Ruth Concannon from @childrensbooksireland.ie
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025
December 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Great to see 2 pages of Irish children’s books in The Sunday Times today. Well done Ruth Concannon from @childrensbooksireland.ie
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025
Today's #BookElves2025 theme is Irish fiction. One by Sarah Crossan is an outstanding verse novel for teens, beautifully crafted and compelling. It's about conjoined twins and it captures their hopes and fears perfectly. HIghly recommended for age 14+.
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Today's #BookElves2025 theme is Irish fiction. One by Sarah Crossan is an outstanding verse novel for teens, beautifully crafted and compelling. It's about conjoined twins and it captures their hopes and fears perfectly. HIghly recommended for age 14+.
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚GNs featuring zany silliness & quirky animal characters inspired by Jake’s review of #EvilDuck @chrisjudge.bsky.social ☘️ #latelatetoyshow @rtelatelatetoyshow.bsky.social @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social #bookbloggers
December 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚GNs featuring zany silliness & quirky animal characters inspired by Jake’s review of #EvilDuck @chrisjudge.bsky.social ☘️ #latelatetoyshow @rtelatelatetoyshow.bsky.social @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social #bookbloggers
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#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚Books featuring Faeries 🧚 inspired by communion dress design #fashion ☘️#latelate #latelatetoyshow @rtelatelatetoyshow.bsky.social @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚Books featuring Faeries 🧚 inspired by communion dress design #fashion ☘️#latelate #latelatetoyshow @rtelatelatetoyshow.bsky.social @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social
Day 2 of #BookElves2025 and we are recommending books with illustrations.
Here are three of my favourites from the last 2 years - Letters to a Monster, Don't Trust Fish and Beanie the Bansheenie.
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Here are three of my favourites from the last 2 years - Letters to a Monster, Don't Trust Fish and Beanie the Bansheenie.
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Day 2 of #BookElves2025 and we are recommending books with illustrations.
Here are three of my favourites from the last 2 years - Letters to a Monster, Don't Trust Fish and Beanie the Bansheenie.
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Here are three of my favourites from the last 2 years - Letters to a Monster, Don't Trust Fish and Beanie the Bansheenie.
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Thanks to everyone who took part in #BookElves2025 during the #LateLateToyShow
To lots of us in Ireland Christmas means magical stories and books. Night all!
To lots of us in Ireland Christmas means magical stories and books. Night all!
December 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Thanks to everyone who took part in #BookElves2025 during the #LateLateToyShow
To lots of us in Ireland Christmas means magical stories and books. Night all!
To lots of us in Ireland Christmas means magical stories and books. Night all!
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A note from your friendly bookseller watching the #LateLateToyShow – here are all the books featured so you can show your local bookshop exactly which one you’re looking for 📚
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
December 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A note from your friendly bookseller watching the #LateLateToyShow – here are all the books featured so you can show your local bookshop exactly which one you’re looking for 📚
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
Reposted by Sarah Webb
Looking for a great book for a good reader of age 14+ who loves fantasy and family stories – Ithen try the The City of Fantome series, with "The Dagger And The Flame" by Catherine Doyle. #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 #YA #TheCityOfFantome #CatherineDoyle
December 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Looking for a great book for a good reader of age 14+ who loves fantasy and family stories – Ithen try the The City of Fantome series, with "The Dagger And The Flame" by Catherine Doyle. #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 #YA #TheCityOfFantome #CatherineDoyle
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Alright, break time, so now is your chance to get a personalised book recommendation for the young reader in your life! Just tell me their age (0-18) and interests and I'll share a book I think they'll love 📚
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
It's the #LateLateToyShow and that means it's time for #BookElves2025! All evening I'll give personalised book recommendations for the young reader (0-18) in your life! Just tell me their age + interests and I'll share a book I think they'll love!
@latelateshow.rte.ie @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social
@latelateshow.rte.ie @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Alright, break time, so now is your chance to get a personalised book recommendation for the young reader in your life! Just tell me their age (0-18) and interests and I'll share a book I think they'll love 📚
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A brilliant non-fiction book for children by Irish author @niamhgarvey.bsky.social for age 9+. It's easy to read, fun and full of information. Great comic book style illustrations by Rachel Burgess make it a real winner.
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
December 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A brilliant non-fiction book for children by Irish author @niamhgarvey.bsky.social for age 9+. It's easy to read, fun and full of information. Great comic book style illustrations by Rachel Burgess make it a real winner.
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
#LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025
Some of my favourite Irish books for age 9+ this year. #BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow
Hope they bring on the books soon - books engage children's imaginations and Irish children's writers and illustrators are some of the best in the world.
Hope they bring on the books soon - books engage children's imaginations and Irish children's writers and illustrators are some of the best in the world.
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Some of my favourite Irish books for age 9+ this year. #BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow
Hope they bring on the books soon - books engage children's imaginations and Irish children's writers and illustrators are some of the best in the world.
Hope they bring on the books soon - books engage children's imaginations and Irish children's writers and illustrators are some of the best in the world.
The Cloud Kingdom by @mairezepf and Andrew Whitson is a remarkable collection of interlinked short stories, full of imagination and wonder. Ideal for reading out loud. Age 7+. #BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The Cloud Kingdom by @mairezepf and Andrew Whitson is a remarkable collection of interlinked short stories, full of imagination and wonder. Ideal for reading out loud. Age 7+. #BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow
One of the best books of the year is this beauty - a brilliant picture book called Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and Dan Santat.
#BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
One of the best books of the year is this beauty - a brilliant picture book called Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and Dan Santat.
#BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#BookElves2025 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚Starting off Book Elves 🧝♀️ with a selection of picture books 🇮🇪 featuring animals #latelate #latelatetoyshow @RTELateLateShow @irishkidsbooks @bookelves2025 @erikamcgann.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2025 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚Starting off Book Elves 🧝♀️ with a selection of picture books 🇮🇪 featuring animals #latelate #latelatetoyshow @RTELateLateShow @irishkidsbooks @bookelves2025 @erikamcgann.bsky.social