Eoin Mclaughlin
Eoin McLaughlin | |
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| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
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Eoin McLaughlin is a bestselling Irish children's writer. His books have been translated into over 25 languages and described by The Times as "an important historic record of the time".[1]
The Hug
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.[2][3] It has been translated into over 25 languages.[4]
The follow-up While We Can't Hug has been widely used around the world to help children during the Covid-19 lockdowns.[5] It was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards and nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.[6][7] 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.[8][9]
A sequel The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug is out in 2021.
Other books
Secret Agent Elephant is illustrated by Ross Collins and published by Hachette Book Group.[10] Their second book, Inspector Penguin has "a plot worthy of Agatha Christie" (The Guardian).[11]
The Case of the Missing Cake is illustrated by Marc Boutavant and published by Walker Books.[12] It featured in The Guardian's best new children's books of the month.[13]
Channel 4
Eoin is a Creative Director at Channel 4, where he has worked on the Paralympics, Derry Girls and The Great British Bake Off.[14]
Biography
Eoin was born in Dublin and now lives in Surrey with his partner and their son.[15]
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
- ^ O’Connell, Alex. "While We Can't Hug by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar review". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 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.
- ^ "Children's books roundup – the best new picture books and novels". the Guardian. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Channel 4's much-anticipated Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games campaign transports viewers into the brutal world of the Super. Human. | Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ Seymour, Jenny (25 February 2019). "Kids' book has such beautiful concept it may bring tears to eyes". getsurrey. Retrieved 22 March 2019.