Eoin Mclaughlin
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Born | Dublin, Ireland |
Occupation | Writer |
Genre | Children's fiction |
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Children | 1 |
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Eoin McLaughlin is an Irish children's writer.
His debut picture book The Hug (illustrated by Polly Dunbar) was named a ‘Book of the Year’ by The Guardian and shortlisted for the CBI Book of the Year Awards.[1][2] It has been translated into over 20 languages.[3]
The follow-up While We Can't Hug has been widely used around the world to help children during the Covid-19 lockdowns.[4] It was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards and nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.[5][6] It was also included in The Guardian's 'Children's Books of the Year' and read by Mr Tumble on the BBC on Christmas Day.[7][8]
A sequel The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug is out in 2021.
Secret Agent Elephant is illustrated by Ross Collins and published by Hachette Book Group.[9]
The Case of the Missing Cake is illustrated by Marc Boutavant and published by Walker Books.[10] It featured in The Guardian's best new children's books of the month.[11]
Biography[]
Eoin was born in Dublin and now lives in Surrey with his partner and their son.[12] He is also a creative director at Channel 4.
Bibliography[]
- The Hug, (illustrated by Polly Dunbar) Faber 2019. ISBN 0571350607
- Secret Agent Elephant, (illustrated by Ross Collins) Hachette 2019. ISBN 1408354233
- The Case of the Missing Cake, (illustrated by Marc Boutavant) Walker 2020. ISBN 1406372129
- This is NOT a Bedtime Story, (illustrated by Robert Starling) Pavilion 2020. ISBN 1843654385
- While We Can't Hug, (illustrated by Polly Dunbar) Faber 2020 ISBN 0571365604
- The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug, (illustrated by Polly Dunbar) Faber 2021 ISBN 9780571370382
References[]
- ^ Guardian Staff (1 December 2019). "The best books of 2019 – picked by the year's best writers". the Guardian. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Ten best Irish children's books of 2019 revealed". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: The Hug by Eoin McLaughlin, illus. by Polly Dunbar. Faber & Faber ISBN 978-0-571-34875-6". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ O’Connell, Alex. "While We Can't Hug by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar review". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "An Post Irish Book Awards » While We Can't Hug". Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Nominated Titles 2021 – The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards". carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "The best children's books of 2020 for all ages". the Guardian. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "CBeebies Bedtime Stories - S2020 - Episode 770: Mr Tumble - While We Can't Hug". Radio Times. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "McLaughlin joins Collins for secret agent picture book". The Bookseller. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "The Case of the Missing Cake". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Russell Williams, Imogen (28 March 2020). "Children's book round-up - the best new picture books and novels". Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Seymour, Jenny (25 February 2019). "Kids' book has such beautiful concept it may bring tears to eyes". getsurrey. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- Living people
- Irish children's writers
- 21st-century Irish writers
- Writers from Dublin (city)
- British children's writers