Niamh Sharkey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Niamh Sharkey
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| Born | (UNKNOWN DATE), 1973 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | Henry Hugglemonster |
| Awards | Laureate na nÓg (2012) |
Niamh Sharkey is an Irish author and illustrator. She is famous for creating children's picture books. Her stories and drawings bring many characters to life. She has also worked on popular animated TV shows.
About Niamh Sharkey's Life
Niamh Sharkey loved reading and drawing from a young age. She studied visual communication in Dublin, Ireland. After college, she worked as a freelance illustrator. She also worked as a designer in Dublin.
While living in Hobart, Tasmania, she illustrated her first full-color picture book. Her books have been translated into 20 different languages. This means children all over the world can enjoy her work.
In 2012, Niamh was named Laureate na nÓg. This is a special honor for an Irish children's writer or illustrator. It means she is like a champion for children's books in Ireland. She is also part of Illustrators Ireland. This group supports illustrators in Ireland. Niamh helped start Towers and Tales. This is a book festival just for children's literature.
Niamh Sharkey's Animation Work
Niamh Sharkey's book I’m a Happy Hugglewug became a TV show. It was adapted into the animated series Henry Hugglemonster. This show was made for Disney Television Animation.
She also helped create another Disney animated series. This show is called Eureka!. It first aired in 2022.
Awards and Recognition
Niamh Sharkey has won many awards for her books and illustrations. These awards celebrate her talent and hard work.
- Laureate na nÓg: This is a major award in Ireland. It recognizes her important role in children's literature.
- Mother Goose Award: She won this award for being a great new illustrator.
- Irish Book Awards Bisto Book of the Year: She won this award twice. Once for Tales of Wisdom and Wonder and again for The Gigantic Turnip.
- 2010 Irish Book Awards Junior Book of the Year: This award was for her book On The Road With Mavis And Marge.
- 2019 Children's Books Ireland/Tyrone Guthrie Centre bursary: This bursary helps artists with their creative projects.
