Children'S Books Ireland

Children's Books Ireland is the national children’s books organisation of Ireland. Through CBI's many activities and events we aim to engage young people with books, foster a greater understanding of the importance of books for young people and act as a core resource for those with an interest in books for children in Ireland. Vision Our vision is an Ireland in which books are central to every child’s life and where meaningful engagement with books is supported by passionate and informed adults in families, schools, libraries and communities all across the island. Mission We strive to make books central to every child’s life on the island of Ireland through developing audiences for children’s books, supporting and celebrating excellent authors and illustrators. CBI Events and Projects: - CBI Book of the Year Awards - Book Clinics at Festivals and Corporate Days - Book Gifting - Laureate na nÓg - Annual Reading Campaign - Themed Reading Campaigns, eg, BOLDGIRLS - Inis Reading Guides, Reviews and Features - Support the School Programmes