I am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere Synopsis
A fully illustrated collection of Irish poems, ranging from medieval to modern poems in English and Irish, edited by Lucinda Jacob and Sarah Webb and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko. This includes old favourites and new voices.
“A beautiful anthology that will remain on your child’s bookshelf forever.” -- Sarah Crossan, fifth Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate) “A poem for every feeling in a book full of heart.” -- Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate) 2023–26 “A beautiful snapshot of modern Ireland in accessible, playful poetry, this is a collection to love for a lifetime." -- Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland "Highly recommended. This delightful collection of Irish poetry for children, which includes some familiar poems and others new to discover, will appeal to young and old alike and is perfect for reading aloud. A welcome addition to all classroom and library collections." - School Library Journal (Starred review)
"We have really enjoyed this book of poetry and it’s one that we have chosen often at bedtime. The poetry is enjoyable and accessible and I hope it is one we will treasure for a lifetime." - Milo and Gigi's bookshelf
"What we have here is an honest-to-goodness Irish poem anthology ... Kids (and, let’s face it, parents) unfamiliar with Irish poetry and literary history will find this a good starting point." - Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8
Author
About Lucinda Jacob
Lucinda Jacob writes poetry and stories for children. Widely anthologised, her own books include Hopscotch in the Sky (Little Island, illus. Lauren O’Neill), Climate SOS! and Guzzler’s Party (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, illus. by Alan Nolan). Sarah Webb is an award-winning Irish children’s writer. Her books include Blazing a Trail: Irish Women who Changed the World (illus. Lauren O’Neill) and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood (illus. Steve McCarthy), both winners of Irish Book Awards. Ashwin Chacko is an Indian author, illustrator and motivational speaker based in Ireland. He specialises in positively playful, visual storytelling to bring joy and encouragement. His mission is to champion creativity and empower people to find their inner spark through his art, books, talks & workshops. He has authored and illustrated several books including: Keep At It, Little Optimist, Everybody Feels Fear, A little book about Justice, and What Wondrous Shapes We Are.
