Lucinda Jacob

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I Am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere

So thrilled - we won!!!

Irish Children’s Book of the Year (Senior) 2023!

And we were on the Late Late Toy Show!

 
 

I am thrilled that I Am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere my new book edited with award-winning writer Sarah Webb and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko won the Irish Children’s Book of the Year (Senior) 2023!

In it you will find our favourite Irish poems from the earliest times to contemporary and diverse voices, including lots of well-loved poems and some overlooked gems. Published by Little Island, it is a beautifully produced hardback.

One of Ireland’s best poets for children
— Irish Independent

Playing with Poems!

Are you looking for something fun to do?

Try my Poetry Pages for poetry writing tips and activities for kids, parents, families and teachers. Simple, fun and all free! Or book an event for your children’s class or library.

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Hopscotch in the Sky

My book of poems for children Hopscotch in the Sky takes you on a magical journey through the seasons. See more here

If you like writing poems yourself don’t miss the

Hopscotch in the Sky Poetry Kit

which you can download for free!

 

Climate SOS!

In my book, Climate SOS! four kids (and a dog) find out about sustainable energy and protecting the environment. Can they stop Max Siphon and Guzzler’s wasteful ways? Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Nolan it is published by the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland.

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Guzzler’s Party

Can you have fun and still save and use energy well? With Guzzler you can!

This ‘big book’ illustrated by Alan Nolan is perfect for reading with young children.


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Hopscotch in the Sky included in MoLI’s Contemporary Irish Writing: 100 Books that Changed Us

 
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EmpathyLab

Includes Hopscotch in the Sky

 

School and Library Visits and Workshops

Now in person and online

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