As a child I was an avid reader, devouring all books, and this in turn led me to an English Literature degree. After university, I started working in libraries and decided this is where I wanted my future to be. As an academic librarian at Cardiff University, I witness the impact being a reader has on a person’s academic career, enhancing their vocabulary, increasing their general knowledge, as well as benefitting their mental well-being.
Having children who have inherited their mother’s love of reading, I’ve revisited my childhood favourites and discovered a few more along the way. Sharing books we love is a joy, and the bedtime reads are still an important part of our day as a family.
I love recommending books to friends and family as I fully believe a love of reading starts in childhood. I’m incredible excited to be on the Tir na n-Og Awards’ panel.
