Put your book event on the diary
If you have a book launch or event coming up that you would like to promote, email us and we are happy to include it on our 'A date for your diary' listing.
Launches, festivals and author appearances
Gobblefunked is a not-for-profit site sharing the joy of children's books with readers in Ireland, Australia and the US. Alongside reviews and news, we keep a running list of events worth knowing about.
Our listings cover the kinds of occasions families plan around: book launches, literary festivals and author appearances. Each entry sits within our 'A date for your diary' series, so parents, teachers and young readers can find it in one place.
If you are organising something for young readers, we would like to hear about it.
How to send us your event
Send the details by email and we will add suitable entries to the diary listing. A few clear points help us describe your event accurately.
- Email us the details. Include the name of the event and the book or author it features.
- Give the date and place. Tell us when and where it takes place so readers can plan ahead.
- Add a short description. A sentence or two on what families can expect is plenty.
Use the contact page to get in touch with the team about a launch, festival or author appearance.
Ideas for weekends and school holidays
Entertaining little ones can be a tough job, particularly on rainy weekends or during the school holidays. Our diary series gathers ideas about where to go and what to do with the kids.
Past entries in the series have included the Dublin Book Festival, the Babytalk Festival, The 26-Storey Treehouse: LIVE!, the launch of Brian and the Vikings, the launch of Mr Miniscule and the Whale and International Book Giving Day.
Gobblefunked exists for one simple reason: sharing the joy of children's books. From picture books for the smallest readers to graphic novels and titles for teenagers, the site gathers reviews, interviews and news in one friendly place. There is room here for adult readers too, because the pleasure of a well-told story does not fade with age. Regular features chat with authors and illustrators about how their books come to life, while review sections help families navigate the many age ranges and formats on offer, including dyslexia-friendly and Irish-language titles.
Beyond reviews, Gobblefunked keeps readers connected to the wider world of children's books. Shortlisted titles, award announcements and seasonal reading ideas all find a home here, alongside competitions and a monthly newsletter that gathers the highlights into a single inbox. The team also highlights new releases as they arrive, so families can spot fresh titles from favourite authors and discover voices they have not met yet. Everything is written with the same warm, curious tone, treating young readers as capable people who deserve good books and honest recommendations.
A not-for-profit spirit runs through the whole project, which is built by people who simply love stories for young readers. The site spans readers in Ireland, Australia and the US, drawing on interviews, news and reviews from each place while keeping the tone welcoming and unpretentious. Design choices stay clean and airy, with generous space for cover art and clear labels, so browsing feels calm rather than crowded. Whether you are hunting for a gift, planning a read-aloud or curious about what is newly released, Gobblefunked hopes to point you toward something worth sharing.
Book launches
New titles introduced to readers with an event families can attend.
Festivals
Literary festivals and family gatherings with a children's book focus.
Author appearances
Readings and sessions where writers and illustrators meet their readers.
Have an event to promote?
Email us with the details of your book launch or event and we are happy to include it on our 'A date for your diary' listing.
Contact the team