A turn-up for the books as children's laureate unveiled [Independent.ie]
- Published: 11 May 2010
IN ancient Greece, she would have been crowned with a wreath of laurel sprigs in honour of her great achievements.
Instead, award-winning author Siobhan Parkinson yesterday had to make do with a special silver medal when she was announced as Ireland's first laureate for children's literature -- Laureate na nOg.
The country's first champion of children's literature, who has published more than 20 books, will travel the country in a bid to reach a new audience of young readers.
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