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      KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards

      Congratulations to our winners!
      Maria Flannery and Alannah O’Donoghue, a fifth class student from St. Patrick’s Girls National School, Limerick, who received the KPMG Reading Hero Award.

      The KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards will take place on 19 May 2025 in Merrion Square, Dublin. 

      The KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards are recognised as the most prestigious awards for children's books in Ireland, north and south and celebrate the best of Irish writing and illustration for young people. The Awards have been running for over thirty years and offer a total prize fund of €16,000 across six categories. 

      This year's incredible shortlist shows off the talent and creativity of the writers and illustrators of children’s books. KPMG is delighted to be sponsoring the awards for the sixth time - reflecting our support for helping promote the enjoyment of reading in children.

      Johnny Hanna

      Partner-in-charge

      KPMG in Northern Ireland

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      This year's shortlist

      Beanie the Bansheenie - written by Eoin Colfer and illustrated by Steve McCarthy.

      Bearradh Gruaige d'Eoinín - written by Muireann Ní Chiobháin and illustrated by Róisín Hahessy.

      Fia and the Last Snow Deer - written by Eilish Fisher and illustrated by Dermot Flynn.

      Little Bang - written by Kelly McCaughrain.

      Na Trí Mhuicín - written by Áine Ní Ghlinn and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly.

      Songlight - written by Moira Buffini.

      Stitch - written by Pádraig Kenny and illustrated by Steve McCarthy.

      The Dictionary Story - by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston.

      The Faerie Isle - written by Síne Quinn and illustrated by Dermot Flynn.

      The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses - written by David Hare and illustrated by Linda Fahrlin.

      ‘Year 8 students Rosie Quinn and Haifa Alswailem from Victoria College with Johnny Hanna, Partner in Charge KPMG Belfast at the shortlist announcement of the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2025 in Belfast’s Crescent Arts Centre.’ Pictured at the shortlist launch in Belfast: KPMG's Johnny Hanna with two Junior Reading Jury members

      KPMG Reading Hero Award

      The KPMG Reading Hero Award recognises a young person’s reading potential. They may be voracious readers or have just finished their first book, overcoming learning or language difficulties to do so. They may not be the fastest reader in their class, but they’ll probably be the most passionate. 

      Last year, it was Alannah O’Donoghue, a fifth class student from St. Patrick’s Girls National School, Limerick who received the KPMG Reading Hero Award. This award recognises remarkable passion and achievement in reading by a young person.

      Speaking on the award, Alannah said “Reading gets me into the zone, it calms me. When I read it's like I'm living in the world of the characters, reading helps me escape from the stress of school and tests.”

      CEO, Partner, and Reading Hero

      (L-R) Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland, Alannah O’Donoghue, Reading Hero 2024, Maria Flannery, Partner at KPMG Ireland

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