Up the Hill, Down the Hill: A New Children’s Book

Children from Respond communities in Waterford have published Up the Hill, Down the Hill — a new book created in partnership with Kids’ Own, exploring home, community and friendship through art and writing.

Take Care – New Book Launch

Take Care is a newly published resource created by care-experienced young people in partnership with EPIC, TESS and Kids’ Own. Designed for schools, the book offers real insights and practical tools to support students in care.

Creativity and Storytelling at St. Joseph’s Special School

Discover how students at St. Joseph’s Special School in Sligo are exploring creativity through a Kids’ Own project led by Ruth Le Gear and Mary Branley. Funded by the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, this initiative fosters self-expression through art and storytelling.

Ombudsman Book Workshops Completed

Kids’ Own has completed creative workshops for a new children’s rights book in partnership with the Ombudsman for Children. A teacher’s resource, available in Irish and audio formats, is also in development.

Kids’ Own and EPIC Team Up for New Book

Kids’ Own and EPIC are working with young people in care to create a booklet that helps schools and teachers better understand and support care-experienced students.

 

Welcome to Our New CEO, Louise, and Best Wishes to Ciara!

Kids’ Own welcomes Louise Holian as our new CEO while Ciara Gallagher takes maternity leave.

I Am Creative: Celebrating the Arts in Special Education

Kids’ Own collaborated with the National Arts in Education Team to document the I Am Creative programme, which brought professional artists into special education settings across Ireland.

Young Artists Celebrate Creativity at Ballina Civic Centre

Children from Attymass NS took part in a creative workshop at Ballina Civic Centre, exploring their artwork from the Cruinniú na nÓg Shared Island Project. Their work will be showcased in a public exhibition from 20th–22nd February, alongside pieces from Kids’ Own’s TADA! Exhibition.

Application Closed * Kids’ Own Seeks Project Manager

Kids’ Own Seeks Project Manager to Lead Key Collaborative Initiatives

Exclusive Video: Children Interview the Ombudsman for Children

Discover how children in Ireland are shaping a new book on children’s rights with Kids’ Own and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office. Watch their exclusive video interview with Ombudsman Niall Muldoon!

New Book Project with Traveller University Students

Kids’ Own partners with the Whidden Project to launch a creative book project with Traveller university students, highlighting their experiences in higher education.

Kids’ Own and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office: A Creative Collaboration

Discover the partnership between Kids’ Own and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) to mark the OCO’s 20th anniversary with a book created by children in Sligo on children’s rights.

 

Upcoming Exhibition – Cruinniú na nÓg Shared Island Project New Early Years Project with Arts Council Ireland

Kids’ Own’s Early Years Arts Project, supported by the Arts Council Ireland, brings process-led, inclusive arts engagement to preschools in Sligo. Read more about our work with children and educators.

Discover the Magic of A Year in Our Garden

Explore A Year in Our Garden, a book filled with creative activities, seasonal reflections, and eco-friendly insights—perfect for teachers, parents, and nature lovers.

St Joseph’s School Exhibition At The Model

Students from St Joseph’s School showcased their artwork in a special exhibition following a 12-week artist residency with Kids’ Own. The project, led by Andy Parsons, highlighted process-based abstract art as a way to support creative expression among children with learning disabilities.

A Look Back at Kids’ Own 2024

Kids’ Own reflects on a year of creative achievements in 2024, from launching books like A Year in Our Garden to impactful community projects with young people across Ireland.

Thank You to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal

Kids’ Own thanks the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal for supporting creative projects with children and families from Traveller, Roma, and other underrepresented communities, celebrating their voices through art and literature.

Celebrating the Launch of A Year in Our Garden

The launch of A Year in Our Garden celebrated the intergenerational collaboration between Kids’ Own, Cranmore Co-Op, and local communities, supported by Creative Ireland’s Climate Action funding. Discover the journey and the vibrant community spirit behind this book.

Kids’ Own Wins Arts, Culture, and Literature Award at Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024

Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership wins the Arts, Culture, and Literature Award at the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024. Recognised for our work with children and young people, we’re honoured to celebrate creativity and inclusion in Sligo.

Celebrating Creativity on World Children’s Day

Celebrate World Children’s Day 2024 with Kids’ Own! Discover how families and children enjoyed creative workshops, art activities, and fun at The Nest in Sligo.

 

The Shared Island Project in Annaclone

Discover how the Shared Island project is bringing children from County Down and County Mayo together through creativity. Explore the workshops in Annaclone and the exciting journey towards a public exhibition.

Shared Island Initiative: Mayo and Down Schools Unite

Children from Mayo and Down united at Enniskillen Castle for a creative workshop, culminating in a cross-border collaboration. Their work will be showcased at Ballina Civic Centre in January as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg Shared Island Initiative.

*Deadline Closed* Kids’ Own seeks CEO/Creative Director (maternity leave cover)

DEADLINE CLOSED

The Board of Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership is seeking to appoint a CEO / Creative Director (maternity leave cover) to lead the organisation. This is a one year contract.

Kids’ Own is a children’s arts organisation and publishing house and Ireland’s only dedicated publisher of books by children, for children. Kids’ Own is driven by a passionate belief in the intrinsic value of the arts in children’s lives; as a source of joy, fulfilment and connection. We work to give children greater access to cultural expression and to be actively creating, enquiring, communicating and making meaning through the arts. Our ethos is rooted in professional arts practice and we produce professionally published outputs, in print and online, as well as exhibitions, and other outputs that elevate the status of children’s voices and artwork and bring these to a wider audience. With a strong social justice agenda, Kids’ Own supports children of all backgrounds and abilities to be seen and heard in our society.

This is an exciting opportunity for a  candidate with a proven track record at a senior level in the arts or children’s cultural sector. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to arts practice with children, in particular in supporting children’s voices to be heard and supporting children of all backgrounds and abilities to be actively engaged in the arts. The individual will lead a team of five staff members.

The successful candidate joins Kids’ Own at an exciting time at the start of the implementation of our new Strategic Plan. Leveraging the work, successes and reputation developed over the last 28 years, our new Strategy seeks to continue and advance our commitment to children and young people’s voices, artistic expression, and lived experiences; our commitment to giving children and young people’s voices and artistic expression a platform through publishing in all forms; and the value we place on our work with professional artists committed to collaborative arts practice with children and young people. It reflects our ambition, commitment and determination to enrich children’s lives through publishing and the arts.

Essential requirements.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a third-level qualification in the field of arts and culture, children, or community.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience at a senior level in the arts.
• Have a strong knowledge of the Arts in Education sector in Ireland, and awareness of Kids’ Own’s role within this context.
• Be a dynamic individual who can build relationships across the arts, cultural and other sectors and can identify strategic opportunities to develop new partnerships and initiatives.

The CEO/Creative Director will be based at our offices in Sligo Town, Co. Sligo. There is flexibility regarding hybrid working for this role.

Desirable:

• A full clean driving licence and access to own transport would be advantageous.

Job Role Description

The Chief Executive Officer/Creative Director (CEO/CD)) is responsible for the implementation of the artistic and strategic vision of the organisation, in line with its mission and strategic plan. The CEO/CD leads and manages the organisation, its employees, contracted staff, activities and programmes. The CEO/CD is accountable to the Board of Directors and will report to the Chair. Supported and assisted by the staff and Board of Directors of Kids’ Own, the responsibilities of the CEO/CD include:

Creative Direction

• Create and deliver an innovative artistic vision and an annual programme of work to promote the recognition of children as independent writers, thinkers and creators.
• Ensure the ethos of Kids’ Own runs through all aspects of its work.
• Build the visibility of Kids’ Own locally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for children’s book publishing, artwork and writing.
• Be the primary spokesperson for the organisation and a champion of children’s creative expression.
• Target and reach new audiences for the organisation’s books and activities through the delivery of its dissemination and visibility plan. 

Editing and Publishing Oversight

• Oversee the design and publication of all Kids’ Own printed outputs.
• Ensure Kids’ Own maintains high production standards of all published outputs.
• Comply with publisher obligations, such as registering titles and filing with national deposits.
• Build the visibility of the organisation through the dissemination and promotion of Kids’ Own books.

Strategy and Fundraising

• Oversee the realisation and implementation of Kids’ Own new Strategic Plan’s vision and mission. This will be achieved in the implementation of the work plan for year one and the development of the work plan for year 2.
• Maintain and develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders, partners and funders, as well as develop new relationships with partners, funders and other stakeholders.
• Identify and deliver new income streams, potential funders and partnerships as part of the implementation of Kids’ Own’s Fundraising Strategy.
• Investigate opportunities and develop innovative funding applications to support the organisation in the next exciting phase of its development.

Operations and Human Resources

In collaboration with team members:

• Manage the timely delivery of book projects and activities, in collaboration with staff, artists and partners.
• Develop and execute an annual operational plan and associated budget to deliver on the objectives of the strategic plan.
• Manage human resources, including staff performance reviews and the development of an effective and vibrant staff team.
• Ensure the office premises of the organisation are maintained and meet with health and safety standards.

Governance

In collaboration with team members:

• Report regularly to the Board of Directors and prepare necessary documentation.
• Work alongside the Board to enable the organisation to comply with its obligations in relation to company law, child safeguarding and governance.
• In conjunction with the Board:
  • Oversee the organisation’s fiscal activities, including budgeting, financial reporting and audit.
  • Ensure organisational policies and systems of internal controls are devised, reviewed and enforced in line with legislative requirements and best practice.

This is a full-time role (a four-day week may be considered depending on experience).

Full-time salary scale: €44,000–47,000 depending on experience.

The appointment will be made for a one year period. A three month probationary period will apply.

Criteria

Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• Experience relevant to the role;
• Personal ethos and understanding of the context of the children’s cultural sector;
• Motivation/ Applicant’s vision for what they can bring to the role.
• Commitment to supporting children’s participation in culture and the arts and the realisation of their rights in this regard

 

Applications

Applicants should send an up-to-date CV and detailed cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role to:

Naomi Feely  (Chair)

[email protected]

Deadline: 5pm, 12th December 2024

Interviews will take place during the week of the 6^th of January 2025, in Sligo. The role will start in February 2025. 

Kids’ Own Launches Creative Zine Project with SMILY Youth Group

Kids’ Own collaborates with the SMILY youth group to create individual zines, showcasing the voices and creativity of young artists from the LGBTI+ community. The zines will be displayed in community spaces, promoting engagement and awareness.

New Artist Residency Launches at St Joseph’s School, Sligo

Kids’ Own launches an artist residency at St Joseph’s School, Sligo, providing a 12-week creative arts programme for students with complex disabilities. The project culminates in a public exhibition showcasing their artwork.

Collaborative book project: Ombudsman for Children and Kids’ Own

Learn about Kids’ Own’s Ombudsman Project, where children explore their rights through art, storytelling, and engaging activities with the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.

 

Kids’ Own Cruinniú na nÓg Shared Island Initiative

Kids’ Own launches the second season of the Cruinniú na nÓg Shared Island Initiative, connecting children from Mayo and Down through creative workshops, artistic collaboration, and a special meetup in Enniskillen.

Reflections on Being Finalists at the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2024

Kids’ Own was proud to be a finalist in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2024 in the Arts & Culture category.

Four Seasons in Our Garden: Celebrating Community and Nature

Discover how Four Seasons in Our Garden brought together artists, scientists, and the Cranmore community to explore nature, sustainability, and biodiversity in a year-long project.

SDG Week: Kids’ Own Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Discover how Kids’ Own supports the Sustainable Development Goals through inclusive arts projects that empower children as creators and storytellers, promoting equality, education, and cultural diversity.

Celebrating the European Day of Languages: Kids’ Own Highlights Can’t Lose Cant

Celebrate the European Day of Languages with Kids’ Own as we highlight Can’t Lose Cant, a unique book dedicated to the Traveller language, reprinted last year. Discover this unique resource that brings the Cant language to life for new generations.

 

Who Do You Think You Are? Workshop for Culture Night

Discover the imaginative artwork created by children during the Who Do You Think You Are? workshop at Culture Night Sligo.

Kids’ Own and Ecclesiastical Insurance Celebrate Special Recognition at Business to Arts Awards

Kids’ Own and Ecclesiastical Insurance received Special Judges’ Recognition at the Business to Arts Awards for their work on the St Cecilia’s School project, promoting creative expression among children with learning disabilities.

Cranmore Community Garden Project Nears Completion with Creative, Sustainable Sessions

As the “Four Seasons In Our Garden” project nears its final sessions, Cranmore Community Garden continues to foster environmental awareness, with creative, sustainable cooking using garden-grown produce.

Kids’ Own Seek Researcher for Early Years Creative Play and Arts Study *Postition Filled*

Kids’ Own is seeking a researcher to explore the potential for creative play through meaningful arts engagement with early years Traveller children and their families.

Wild Stories: Kids’ Own Workshops at Tread Softly

Kids’ Own’s Wild Stories Workshops at the Tread Softly Festival inspired children to explore their creativity through art, nature, and storytelling across Sligo.

Welcome to Ukrainian Poet Olha Matso for New Book Project

Kids’ Own is excited to collaborate with Ukrainian poet Olha Matso on a new book project that brings together Irish and Ukrainian children to create a multilingual book celebrating cultural diversity and creativity.

Kids’ Own New Project Brings Together Ukrainian and Local Children

Ukrainian poet Olha Matso, artist Sharon Kelly, and writers Mary Branley and Jo Holmwood led a two-week art project in Bundoran, uniting Ukrainian and local children through creative collaboration.

Tread Softly Wild Stories Workshop in Aughris

Kids’ Own hosted the Wild Stories workshop in Aughris as part of the Tread Softly Festival, where children explored creativity inspired by nature’s treasures despite the wild weather.

Four Seasons in Our Garden Book Design Underway!

Lorna Kavanagh and Vanya Lambrecht-Ward are sorting through the incredible artwork from the Four Seasons in Our Garden project, marking the next step towards creating a stunning book.

*Postiton Filled* Kids’ Own invites applications for the role of Project Manager for the Arts in Education Portal (part-time)

Kids’ Own is hiring a part-time Project Manager for the Arts in Education Portal to lead content management, digital marketing, and event coordination.

Wild Stories at Tread Softly Festival

Kids’ Own host two workshop sessions as part of the Tread Softly Festival.

Kids’ Own Celebrates Charley Barley and All His Friends

Hear all about Charlie Barley and All His Friends celebrations, featuring speeches from special guests and showcasing the book’s cultural significance.

Waterford Artist Collaborates with Kids’ Own on Respond Project

Explore Cúan’s collaboration with Kids’ Own on the Respond project, highlighting their impact and creativity

TADA! Exhibition Moves to Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre

TADA! moves into its new home for August

Kids’ Own Celebrates Shortlisting for Business to Arts Awards! Kids’ Own Celebrates Charlie Barley and All His Friends Kids’ Own Partners with Sligo Children’s Community Garden for Rainwater Workshops

Kids’ Own Partners with Sligo Children’s Community Garden for Intergenerational Workshops with a focus on rainwater and its importance.

A Way to Thrive: Kids’ Own’s TAP+ Programme Publication

Kids’ Own is excited to present a special publication, A Way To Thrive, that highlights the incredible work of seven class groups and seven teacher-artist pairs from the Teacher Artist Partnership (TAP) programme during 2020-21.

New Book Project with Children from Ukrainian, Irish, and other cultures in Donegal!

Join Kids’ Own this summer for a unique workshop where you can help create a special book celebrating Ukrainian, Irish, and other cultures!

TADA! Exhibition and Shared Island Project: Creative Workshops Unite Ballina and Banbridge Kids’ Own and Respond to Launch Creative Book Project in Waterford

 

Kids’ Own and Respond are launching a new book project in Waterford, engaging local children in creative workshops. This initiative explores themes of identity, home, and belonging, supporting  community connections through the arts.

Reflections on the ‘Four Seasons in Our Garden’ Project

Explore the final reflections on Kids’ Own’s “Four Seasons in Our Garden” project, a year-long journey of creativity, science, and community at Cranmore Community Gardens.

Kids’ Own Celebrates Cruinniú na nÓg Shared Island with Creative Workshops

Kids’ Own celebrated Cruinniú na nÓg with creative workshops in Ballina and County Down, as part of the Shared Island Initiative.

*Position Filled* Call for Expressions of Interest: Ukrainian Artist/Writer for Collaborative Book Project

Kids’ Own is seeking expressions of interest from Ukrainian artists or writers to join us in a new collaborative book project.

 

Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group Builds Big Dreams with Wooden Blocks

 

 

End of Spring-Summer : Four Seasons in Our Garden; A Yearbook

Kid’s Own celebrate the spring/summer season coming to an end for the Four Seasons in Our Garden project with a community gathering.

Kids’ Own TADA! Exhibition Moves to Jackie Clarke Museum, Mayo

We’re excited to share the latest news about the TADA! exhibition as we move to Jackie Clarke Museum in Mayo

 

 

Liam Collins (8) Reporting from The Childhood Poverty and Well-Being Summit at Dublin Castle!

Eight year old Liam Collins represents Kids’ Own at The Childhood Poverty and Well-Being Summit at Dublin Castle

Kids’ Own Launch SMILY Video Metamorphs

Kids’ Own launch our latest animation video Metamorphs!

Kids’ Own and Scoil Iosa Project Comes to an End.

Kids’ Own project with Scoil Iosa comes to an end with two fantastic workshops!

Latest Session of our “Four Seasons in Our Garden” Project

Exploring natures beauty: Recap of our Four Seasons In Our Garden Project at Cranmore Community Gardens.

Youth Advisory Group Sculpture Workshop with Andy Parsons!

Our YAG returns for the second fun filled workshop of 2024!

Artist Sarah Lundy Joins Creative Climate Action Workshop

Kids’ own Associate Artist, Sarah Ellen Lundy, recently participated in a dynamic Artists Day organised by Creative Climate Action and Creative Ireland.

Kids’ Own and SMILY launch ‘Metamorphs’ An All New Animation!

We are delighted to share our brand new video created in collaboration with SMILY LGBTQ+ Youth Group.

Kids’ Own New Project with Scoil Iosa, Ballina

Kids’ Own new project has kicked off in collaboration with Scoil Iosa in Ballina, Mayo

Our Youth Advisory Group Returns for 2024!

We’re delighted to announce the return of Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group!

Kids’ Own Return to family project in Dungarvan

We were delighted to hold another round of workshops recently with children from the Traveller community in Dungarven.

Kids’ Own and Irish Penal Reform Trust Project is Underway!

Kids’ Own, Irish Penal Reform Trust and Bedford Row Family Project recently teamed up for an exciting outdoor art project with children and young people who have a family member in prison.

Kids’ Own Launch St Cecilia’s Artist-In-Residence Video!

Unleashing Creativity through Artist Residency at St Cecilia’s School: Video Documentary Release

Job Opportunity: Kids’ Own seeks Portal Assistant *POSITION FILLED*

Kids’ Own is seeking an experienced individual to assist with elements of the Arts in Education Portal programme in 2024.

Complimentary Copies of Grow Up Strong and The Real Us Books and Teacher Resources Available Now!

Kids’ Own are happy to offer schools complimentary copies of our publications Grow Up Strong and The Real Us together with the accompanying learning resource.

 

 

Kids’ Own latest Project with the IPRT

We’re thrilled to announce our latest project, which provides a supportive space for children with a family member in prison to come together and embark on a meaningful creative journey alongside a Kids’ Own associate artist and writer.

Embracing Community and Creativity: The First Cranmore Seasonal Gathering

On the evening of January 31st, in the surrounding of  Cranmore Community Gardens, we welcomed friends, families, and community members to our first seasonal gathering

TADA! Opens at F.E McWilliam Gallery and Studio

TADA! and exhibition by children for children opened it’s doors on 17th February 2024 at F.E McWilliam Gallery and Studios in Banbridge, County Down.

Our Lives Our Voices Research Findings

 

We are very pleased to publish the findings from the Our Lives, Our Voices research by Dr Susan McDonnell and Dr Tamsin Cavaliero. Our Lives Our Voices is a Kids’ Own project with Traveller and Roma children and young people in Cork.

Kids’ Own Celebrates Launch of Two New Books by Roma and Traveller Children in Cork

We are thrilled to share all about the latest Kids’ Own book launch in Cork featuring two new remarkable book titles . Grow Up Strong by children from the Travelling community and The Real Us crafted by Roma children, took centre stage at Nano Nagle Place amidst a flurry of excitement and support.

Job Opportunity: Kids’ Own seeks Graphic Designer (part-time) – POSITION FILLED

* APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED *

 

Kids’ Own is delighted to invite applications for the role of Graphic Designer (part-time) on a fixed-term basis for one year. This role is funded by the Arts Council Capacity Building Scheme.

Kids’ Own is a children’s arts organisation that prioritises meaningful collaboration between children and young people and professional artists through arts processes. We are also a publishing house, and Ireland’s only dedicated publisher of books by children. The in-house Graphic Designer will work closely with other team members to support the activities of Kids’ Own.
The specifications of the role are set out below.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO and Operations Manager, duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Effectively communicating Kids’ Own’s mission, vision, and values through all design communications.
• Working closely with the editorial team in the design and development of book publications
• Design and development of promotional material including invitations, website graphics, social media, digital flyers and other promotional print or digital publications.
• Assist in the design and execution of reports for stakeholders and supporting materials, where required.
• Creation of an e-book library of Kids’ Own books suitable for different formats
• Liaise with external printers ensuring material is printed to the highest quality.
• Ensuring asset libraries are well organised and maintained.
• The in-house graphic designer would also undertake work with children and young people who participate in our book-making projects, ensuring that our child-led, child-centred model of engagement extends to all aspects of our work, including the design and publication process.

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

• A third level qualification in the field of Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in graphic design for print.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Suite is essential
• Excellent collaborative skills
• Experience in designing print-ready artwork.
• Demonstrated history of using and a strong portfolio of creative design work.
• The ability to work both collaboratively within a team but also on your own initiative to identify design opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of preparing artwork for print and web.
• A strong understanding of design for print/web techniques and the implementation of both.
• A strong interest in the arts and arts in education, and a commitment to Kids’ Own’s values and ethos.
• Experience in designing work by and for children

Requisite skills
It is desired that the successful applicant would have:

• Experience in working with arts, non-profit and charitable organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a small team.
• Hybrid working is an option for this role but candidates must be available to be present in the office on a weekly basis

Applications
To make an application, candidates should send a detailed cover letter outlining suitability and motivation for the role, along with a current CV to:
Ciara Gallagher, CEO and Creative Director, Kids’ Own: [email protected]
Deadline for applications is: 22nd February 2024.

Terms
This is a part-time role (2 days p/week) for a fixed term of one year.
Salary: €34,000 pro-rata
Shortlisting will apply.

Discover the Magic of Water, Soil, and Nature in Our Community Gardens!

As we bid farewell to the winter season of our Four Seasons In Our Garden project at the wonderful Community Garden in Cranmore, with our partners Cranmore Co-op, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible journey we’ve had exploring the wonders of water, soil, and the environment.

Kids’ Own Publishing Unveils Inspiring Books by Traveller and Roma Children in Cork Our Four Seasons in Cranmore project considers the power of water and intention Our Lives, Our Voices; Kid’s Own New Book Titles Have Arrived! Kids’ Own Celebrate World Children’s Day and Our Final Youth Advisory Group Session Kids’ Own Facilitate Creative Workshops at ATU Sligo

 

 

SMILY Sligo and Kids’ Own Collaborate on Empowering LGBTQ+ Video Project A Bright Light is Launched at The Model! Kids’ Own Project Four Seasons In Our Garden is Underway Welcoming Associate Writer Sarah O’Keeffe to Kids’ Own Kids’ Own Second Group Session with EPIC Youth Council : Art, Conversation and Engagement Explore Our Latest Publication; Compass of Change – Let Dignity Be Our Compass Kids’ Own receives €18K Movement for Good Award UN International Day for Eradication of Poverty “That’s Me” Book Launch at St. Cecilia’s School Celebrates Creative Expression of Children with Learning Disabilities St Cecila’s Teacher Triona O’Dowd Hill Visits Artist Andy Parson’s Studio Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group Strategises on Reaching More Children and Young People Young Advisory Group Session Four Our That’s Me Book Has Arrived! Kids’ Own seeks freelance Grant Writer (temporary) to assist with developing and writing funding applications. Kids’ Own Young Writers Group Comes To An End For Now!

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