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.[1] It was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards and nominated for the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals 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 third book called The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug came out in June 2021.
Other books
Secret Agent Elephant is illustrated by Ross Collins and published by Hachette Book Group.[9] Their second book, Inspector Penguin, has "a plot worthy of Agatha Christie" according to The Guardian.[10]
The Case of the Missing Cake is illustrated by Marc Boutavant and published by Walker Books.[11] It featured in The Guardian's best new children's books of the month.[12]
Channel 4
McLaughlin is a creative director at Channel 4, where he has worked on the Paralympics, Derry Girls and The Great British Bake Off.[13]
Biography
McLaughlin was born in Dublin and now lives in Surrey with his partner and their son.[14]
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
- ^ a b O'Connell, Alex (3 July 2020). "While We Can't Hug by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar review". The Times. 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. 9 March 2020. 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) - ^ "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.
- ^ Noble, Fiona; Carter, Imogen; Empire, Kitty (13 December 2020). "The best children's books of 2020 for all ages". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "CBeebies Bedtime Stories - S2020 - Episode 770: Mr Tumble - While We Can't Hug". Radio Times. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ Eyre, Charlotte (8 October 2018). "McLaughlin joins Collins for secret agent picture book". The Bookseller. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ Russell Williams, Imogen (24 September 2021). "Children's books roundup – the best new picture books and novels". The Guardian. 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". The Guardian. 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). "Concept behind this children's book is so beautiful it could bring tears to your eyes". getsurrey. Retrieved 22 March 2019.