Laureate na nÓg

Laureate na nÓg celebrates children’s literature and its special contribution to cultural life in Ireland.

An initiative of the Arts Council, it is managed and delivered by Children’s Books Ireland, and supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Author Patricia Forde is Laureate na nÓg 2023-2026.

Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg 2023-2026.

Meet Patricia Forde

Laureate na nÓg 2023-2026

Patricia Forde was announced as the seventh Laureate na nÓg on Monday 29 May 2023 at a special event at the Arts Council. An award-winning children’s author from Galway, Forde will hold the title until 2026, taking up the position from the outgoing Laureate, Áine Ní Ghlinn.

Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde stands with Elaina Ryan (CBI), Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde, President Higgins, Sabina Higgins and former Chair of the Arts Council, Kevin Rafter at Áras an Uachtaráin

Elaina Ryan (CBI), Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde, President Higgins, Sabina Higgins and former Chair of the Arts Council, Kevin Rafter, at Áras an Uachtaráin.

What is Laureate na nÓg?

Laureate na nÓg, Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate, was established in 2010 following a process to develop a comprehensive vision, strategy and action plan for children’s literature.

By honouring an artist of exceptional talent and commitment, Laureate na nÓg champions literature for children and young people, inspiring generations of writers, illustrators and readers.