Immediate release:
CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON CELEBRATE
THE LAUNCH OF ‘CHANGED: A BOOK ABOUT THE WORLD’
Roscommon Library, 11am-12pm, Thursday, 25th March 2010
Children and parents from three communities in County Roscommon will come together next Thursday to launch their very own publication, Changed: A book about the world, made in collaboration with Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership.
This event is the culmination of six months’ work which saw parents and children from Lisacul, Loughglynn and Elphin come together to creatively explore themes of change alongside writer Mary Branley and artist Niamh O'Connor.
“Imagine being on a roller coaster, travelling 73 miles an hour down a 90 degree drop, and you get some idea of the speed of change that has occurred in three rural communities in County Roscommon” says writer Mary Branley.
The project was generously supported by Roscommon VEC and Roscommon County Library Service, who are hosting the launch in their central library next week.
Richie Farrell, County Librarian at Roscommon County Library Service, will launch the publication.
The event will also include readings from children of their work and an exhibition of the original art work from the project.
Note to Editors:
Orla Kenny, Creative Director of Kids' Ownm is now available on for interview on 087 211 5514.
About Kids’ Own:
Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership is a leading arts organisation in Ireland for children and young people. Kids’ Own provides opportunities for children to engage in high-quality arts experiences with professional artists. Kids’ Own believes in nurturing the creative spirit of the child and champions the value of arts practice with children.
Previous book projects in Roscommon include:
‘Smile: giggles, gags and giddy tales from children in County Roscommon, Ireland’
And the Big Book Series: limited edition books made during summer workshops in Roscommon:
‘The Big Book of Boyle’
‘The Big Book of Roscommon’
‘The Big Book of Ballaghderreen’
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