Children’s Books Ireland has released its reading guide for young people for 2025
The reading guide features titles for young readers aged 0–18 years and boasts a specially commissioned cover image by illustrator Linda Fährlin.

Sarah Slevin has been chatting to Elaina Ryan, who is CEO of Children's Books Ireland, to find out more about this year's guide.

‘The Best Irish Books of 2025’ reading guide is available in participating bookshops and libraries nationwide, with digital copies available for free download from www.childrensbooksireland.ie.
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