Job Opportunity: Kids’ Own seeks Communications and Marketing Officer (part-time)

Kids’ Own is delighted to invite applications for the role of Communications and Marketing Officer (part-time).

Reflections on Kids’ Own’s 25th Anniversary Conference Roundup

Kids’ Own recently celebrated an important milestone! The organisation turned 25 in 2022, and we celebrated with a special anniversary conference on Friday the 25th of November at the Model, Sligo. We were delighted to have Dr Bryonie Reid from Quarto Collective as conference rapporteur, and you can read her conference roundup and reflections on the day below.

Some Highlights from 2022!

Kids’ Own is looking back at all the incredible projects, book launches, and events that took place in 2022. We had a busy year, and we are excited to share just some of the highlights!

“Blackberry Ink” Project Video marking UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty

We are delighted to partner with Cranmore Co-Operative Society with a creative project exploring some issues linked with poverty.

New Kids’ Own Publication | Kind Hearts

Kids’ Own in partnership with Wexford Libraries and Wexford Local Development are delighted to announce that the book launch for our latest book Kind Hearts will be launched on Saturday the 1st of October at 11.30 am in the Wexford Library.

Big Little Library Video

In May 2022, artist Karina Nachbar and writer Mary Branley engaged with 11 schools and around 256 young people in Dublin libraries to make books. This community publishing initiative with school children took part in Coolock, Cabra and Ballyfermot libraries.

Tommy Flavin joins the Board of Kids’ Own

As a Board Director, Tommy looks forward to using his communications experience to help further Kids’ Own’s important mission.

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