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This year's shortlist
Beanie the Bansheenie - written by Eoin Colfer and illustrated by Steve McCarthy.
Bearradh Gruaige d'Eoin铆n - written by Muireann N铆 Chiobh谩in and illustrated by R贸is铆n Hahessy.
Fia and the Last Snow Deer - written by Eilish Fisher and illustrated by Dermot Flynn.
Little Bang - written by Kelly McCaughrain.
Na Tr铆 Mhuic铆n - written by 脕ine N铆 Ghlinn and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly.
Songlight - written by Moira Buffini.
Stitch - written by P谩draig Kenny and illustrated by Steve McCarthy.
The Dictionary Story - by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston.
The Faerie Isle - written by S铆ne Quinn and illustrated by Dermot Flynn.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses - written by David Hare and illustrated by Linda Fahrlin.
Pictured at the shortlist launch in Belfast: 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网's Johnny Hanna with two Junior Reading Jury members
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Speaking on the award, Alannah said 鈥淩eading gets me into the zone, it calms me. When I read it's like I'm living in the world of the characters, reading helps me escape from the stress of school and tests.鈥�
(L-R) Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children鈥檚 Books Ireland, Alannah O鈥橠onoghue, Reading Hero 2024, Maria Flannery, Partner at 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Ireland