An Irish language event hosted by Laureate na nÓg and chaired by the current Laureate Áine Ní Ghlinn exploring the joy of reading children’s books in Irish for pleasure. Laureate na nÓg is an initiative of the Arts Council.
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) will lead a look at the science behind the benefits of reading, with input from researchers, writers and readers speaking to the wellbeing aspect of reading for pleasure.
Carmel discusses books that made an impact on her throughout her life, her favorite books as a child and teenager, the book she gifts most often and much more.