Little Island Books
Independent press publishing the best new Irish writing for young readers. Supported by Arts Council Ireland. Repped in UK by Bounce Sales & Marketing.
Books create waves.
- Another satisfied reader of SOLO writes in: “The way you conjure an entire world with a simple phrase is extraordinary. […] I've chosen it for my book club next week and I'm urging everyone I know to buy it and read it. […] Solo is a mistress-piece, light years ahead of the competition.“
- We can finally announce some big news: SOLO by @grainneobrien.bsky.social is on the Waterstones Prize shortlist!! This is a huge award, chosen by some of our very favourite people: booksellers! Huge congratulations to Gráinne, whose book is also on the @childrensbooksireland.ie shortlist. #WCBP26
- We are DELIGHTED to share that SOLO by @grainneobrien.bsky.social is on the shortlist of the KPMG–CBI Awards 2026! It’s already won an Irish Book Award – SOLO just keeps on going!🏅 Congratulations to all the shortlistees! @childrensbooksireland.ie @bouncemarketing.bsky.social
- Read more about SOLO here 👇 www.littleisland.ie/products/solo
