Reader in Residence

It is really important to me that children and young people with dyslexia have access to books and creative writing. Over the last few months as Reader in Residence in Wexford Library I have been working to establish book clubs and writing clubs for children with dyslexia. This evening at the "Turbo Team" book club in Enniscorthy Library I facilitated a Christmas themed cartoon storytelling workshop. We had so much fun. The Elf on the shelf made a guest appearance!! He was so impressed and it turns out that is very good at writing stories too.

I am so proud of the book clubs for children with dyslexia in Wexford Libraries one parent remarked “A light has been lit. My child has discovered that they love reading for the first time.” This positive feedback highlights the amazing work that libraries do everyday! Wexford Library Gorey Library Leabharlann Inis Córthaidh New Ross Library Bunclody Library

was back in this morning! The stories were incredible!! Well done everyone. Teamwork makes the dream work. 📚📚

Today was spent in the most wonderful way in we were joined by some wonderful guest speakers. Fiona Ferris from As I Am Ireland spoke about inclusion and making libraries inclusive for all people. Then we were taught Lámh, Irish sign language by Senior speech and language therapists Heather Byrne and Susan Crawford. We discovered that the sign for library is book house! 📚🙌😊

Some really good news to share. I am delighted to announce that myself and artist John Busher have had our project Travelling Tales approved by the Department of Rural and Community Development as part of Library Supports. Travelling Tales is a collaborative literacy project between myself John Busher, Leabharlann LochGarman and members of the Travelling Community.
The stories of Traveller history do not feature in Irish history. Their voices are often not heard or recorded in books and in art. In order for the next generation of children to fully access the literacy skills that they require to participate fully in society they need to see themselves represented in the world around them. The library plays a vital link in making this happen. Thank you so much to Leabharlann LochGarman and The Department of Rural and Community Development for making this project possible.

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We love this Children's Charter by Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate at Waterstones. We have it on display beside our Summer Stars board.

If you'd like to download and print this as a poster for home or a classroom, here's a link to the A3 PDFhttps://www.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/childrens-laureate/2019-21/cressida_waterstones_charter_a3.pdf

Cressida Cowell: ‘Books are better than films at teaching children creativity and intelligence' The new children’s laureate and How to Train Your Dragon author talks about how to get kids reading and why we need the space to make mistakes

Check out all the fabulous new books and Summer Stars goodies in Leabharlann BunClóidí why not call in and sign up for the reading adventure today!!

Sneak pic of some of our new books that arrived in Bunclody Library today ☆☆☆

Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Stars in your local library! 📚📚

Stocking the shelves in Enniscorthy Library - we are ready for the Summer Stars Reading Adventure starting here next Saturday 15th June and continuing through the summer. Summer Stars is a completely free programme - all participants will be given a card to track their progress. There will be rewards and incentives along the way and a grand finale event at the end for all participants.

For anyone who missed me chatting to Alan Corcoran on South East Radio about Wexford Library, book clubs for children with dyslexia and my favourite topic literacy! You can listen back on the podcast. It took place last Wednesday and is at about 72 mins in! Enjoy! https://www.southeastradio.ie/on-demand/

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It’s almost the time of year for the Summer Stars reading adventure. There are lots of great, free prizes for everyone who takes part. Call into your local library to find out more 📚Wexford Library Enniscorthy Library New Ross Library Gorey Library Bunclody Library

Getting ready for which starts on the 15th June https://www.librariesireland.ie/services/right-to-read/summer-stars

Tune into South East Radio at 11:30 this morning. I will be chatting to Alan Corcoran about Leabharlann LochGarman Fighting Words , book clubs for children with dyslexia and lots more 📚Leabharlann Inis Córthaidh Leabharlann Gorey Bunclody Library New Ross Library 📚

Thank you so much to the Wexford People for this wonderful article on Fighting Words Wexford. We were delighted to welcome Roddy Doyle to Fighting Words Wexford in Wexford Library recently! We are so proud to have this initiative in County Wexford. Thank you so much to everyone involved. Events supported by Wexford County Council

Nurturing young authors of the future A new generation of Wexford writers took their first steps towards becoming bestselling authors at the town library last week. The children, from Wexford's Educate Together Primary Scho

‘They learn Braille almost without noticing that they are learning’ How Lego toys are going to educate blind and sighted children through play

Does your child struggle to read due to dyslexia or visual stress? Are they reluctant to engage with books or read for pleasure? We know that every child can be a reader. New Ross Library has a selection of books designed to be super-readable and appeal to all. With brilliant stories our books can help build the confidence and engagement of even the most reluctant readers.
Call in and browse our selection today.

Fabulous Fighting Words supplement in today's The Irish Times. This wonderful supplement highlights the talent and creativity of the young people across Ireland. A huge well done to our fantastic team at Fighting Words Wexford Wexford Library the volunteers and to the students of Monamalin NS. Also thanks to John Busher for his fabulous illustrations to accompany the story! Also, a huge congratulations to Enniscorthy Vocational College as one of their students has a poem published in the supplement too!

Fighting Words Young Irish writing: A powerful and insightful collection of stories from the imaginations of Irish teenagers and primary school children.

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to my LEGO therapy workshops for children with autism in Bunclody Library and Enniscorthy Library today! The LEGO creations were amazing!! Well done to everyone. Check out the delicious LEGO cupcakes in 👌🎂😎 Events supported by Wexford County Council

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to my LEGO storytelling workshop in Gorey Library this morning 🙌 I was so impressed with all the wonderful LEGO creations.

I am so looking forward to facilitating this blackout poetry event in Leabharlann LochGarman on Thursday 02nd May for Poetry Day Ireland!

Blackout Poetry Workshop with Caroline Busher | Poetry Ireland Blackout Poetry Workshop with Caroline Busher Thursday 2 May, 11.45am Wexford Town Library Reader in Residence Caroline Busher will deliver a workshop on Blackout Poetry for a first year class from Selskar College. Caroline Busher graduated with a First Class Honours MA in Creative Writing from UCD....

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to the first of my LEGO therapy storytelling workshops in New Ross Library today. We had a wonderful time creating houses inspired by fairytales 🙌

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Looking for dyslexia friendly books, then look no further Bunclody Library have you covered 🙌

Brand new Dyslexia Friendly novels for all ages. Barrington Stoke make reading accessible to Children with Dyslexia or Visual Stress. The books are printed on cream paper to reduce glare and are accessible and enjoyable for children who are dyslexic . Call in and check them out.

It is wonderful to see all the literacy based ideas that have been in my head for so long happening as part of my role as Reader in Residence in Wexford Library. Today I met with Eadaoin from Enniscorthy Vocational College to discuss “The Write Book” which will take in Leabharlann Inis Córthaidh young people will get the opportunity to write their own stories and have them published! As well as this my dream of bringing Fighting Words to Wexford Libraries is about to become a reality!! Also we now have supported reading book clubs for children with dyslexia.Thank you to all the amazing librarians in for supporting me on these exciting projects 😊

Bookclubs are for everyone! I am so proud of the wonderful new supported junior reading book club that was launched this afternoon in New Ross Library! Well done to everyone who came along. This month’s book is Grandpa’s Great Escape! 📚 Wexford Library Leabharlann Gorey Leabharlann Inis Córthaidh Bunclody Library

As a children's author and Reader in Residence I have had lots of parents approach me to say that their children really struggle with reading! Some of them may have dyslexia and others just find reading difficult! These are often the most bright, intelligent and creative children in the class! It is really important to me that these children have access to a book club and feel confident there. I am delighted to announce that New Ross Library as part of the Reader in Residence programme with be bringing the first supported reading book club for 8-12-year-olds to Wexford Libraries in January 2019! If you would like to book a place for your child please phone New Ross Library! Events supported by Wexford County Council

New Ross Library is launching a new supported reading book club in January! This club will be suitable for 8-12 year olds and places are limited. For more information phone: 051 421877

The excitement is real! The first of our volunteer information sessions for Fighting Words is taking place this Friday at 11:30am in Wexford Library 📚 I can wait to see you there!!

Fighting Words is coming to Wexford Library as part of the Reader in Residence Programme in January 2019. Listen in to South East Radio today at 12:15pm to find out how you can get involved in this exciting collaboration! An opportunity not to be missed. Be part of something very special. Events supported by Wexford County Council Leabharlann Inis Córthaidh Bunclody Library Gorey Library New Ross Library

I am working on so many exciting projects as Reader in Residence! One of them is “Read To Succeed” I developed this programme to support women who have recently moved to Ireland and don’t have English as their first language. The women in the group are learning ways to help their children with their homework and to develop reading skills. This morning the ladies in the group wrote their own stories in English in Leabharlann Gorey. I am so proud of everything they have achieved so far.

I am very excited to announce that I will be facilitating a very special free Creative Writing Workshop for children age 8-12 on 17th November in Wexford County Council HQ from 11:00am-12 noon. This is part of WexSci which is a week long science festival in County Wexford from 12-19th November. The festival highlight is a super cool science showcase in the fabulous Wexford County Council building. I can’t wait to see you all!! To book a place on my workshop phone: 053 919 6760.

The best book clubs have hot chocolate and cake! Thank you so much to Bunclody Library my star eating girl felt at home in your fabulous junior book club 📚✨🍰Happy reading everyone! Bunclody Library