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POV: you're Aurora Kutti and your life is a LOT 😅 Swipe to meet the Irish teen influencer everyone's going to be talking about in 2026. #LookingforAurora in bookshops & online this May. 🧡
#newbooks #yabooks #fiction #author
NEW BOOK ALERT:
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many TikTok followers. But below the surface it’s a different story. All the freebies and product launches can’t stop her feeling empty.
Pre-order here: www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
Many pre-releases in the post!
From @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social: @janicehallett.bsky.social Death at the Museum
From Penguin: Lauryn Hamilton Murray, Tides of Fortune
Laure Eve, Alecto Gray Will Hunt You Down
From @bansheepress.bsky.social: Billy Ramsell, Render
From @theobrienpress.bsky.social: >>
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A copy of Mimi the Dancing Bee by Eoin O'Brien and Estrela Lourenço, Heroes of Light and Shadow by Conor Forrest, and Looking for Aurora by Zainab Boladale, all published by O'Brien Press
Some of the gorgeous #BookPost I've had recently! First up, this fab bundle from @theobrienpress.bsky.social - we adored learning about dancing bees, and I'm excited for new work from @zainabboladale.bsky.social and Conor Forrest. @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social
Last week I announced my new title ✨Looking for Aurora✨ is coming out May 2026! 🤗
It feels surreal to look back at how far things have come. Finishing a second novel while working is a challenge but it is rewarding. I can’t wait for you all to dive into this next chapter with me. 🎊
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty icon for her many followers.
But below the surface it’s a different story. All the glamour is scripted, and she’s not even sure she knows who she is anymore….
www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
NEW BOOK ALERT:
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many TikTok followers. But below the surface it’s a different story. All the freebies and product launches can’t stop her feeling empty.
Pre-order here: www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
Book cover on blue background
Aurora’s life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many followers. Below the surface it’s a different story.
When her ‘momager’ pushes her towards yet more fame, she decides to make herself disappear. But can she find herself, or is she lost forever?
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
With my second novel coming out this year, I’ll be sharing more about it across social media and Boladale.com in the weeks ahead.
Photo of Sean Farrelly, Zainab Boladale & Sean Farrell.
Photo of Sean Farrell, Lisa McInerney & Belinda McKeon (who is talking). Lisa is giggling.
Two more sessions at #TheWriteTimel in #Swords today. #SeanFarrelly talking to @zainabboladale.bsky.social & #SeanFarrell about debut novels, & #BelindaMcKeon talking to #SeanFarrell & #LisaMcInerney on editing others' work (with lots of laughs along the way). Ready to start a new week of writing...
On creating my first short film back in 2023!
What a glorious feeling!!
Author Kevin Moran on stage with a projector screen
Author Zainab Boladale holding book in a bookstore
Just a few weeks ago, authors @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social attended West Cork Literary Festival and had a great time chatting about their titles ‘Braids Take a Day’ and ‘The Doomsday Club.’
Today's Annual Event Interviews are with Zainab Boladale, Daniele Tawse, and Tamsin Winter
@zainabboladale.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/20/a...
Thank you so much for coming. I greatly appreciate it. ☺️💓
What a fabulous conversation today @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
Loved hearing from @zainabboladale.bsky.social - representation in books is a matter close to my heart. I saw first hand when teaching how important it is to be seen in books. Books inspire and can help you feel like you belong.
Photp of author Zainab Boldale and her book Braids Take A Day
3pm today: Braids Take A Day is the incredible debut YA novel from journalist and Nationwide presenter @zainabboladale.bsky.social. Zainab will be chatting to fellow author @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social in St Brendan's Hall. Free Event, All Welcome (ages 13+)
www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
White and neon pink checkered background with photos of authors Zainab Boladale and Kevin Moran with their book covers and white lettering.
Meet @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social this July during West Cork Literary Festival and learn more about the stories each has created.
www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...
Our 2025 Annual Event Schedule is now live!
#UKYASpotlight #UKYA
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/06/27/u...
108. Braids Take a Day by @zainabboladale.bsky.social
Engaging YA coming-of-age story which offers an interesting exploration of hair and cultural identity.
We love this book too! @zainabboladale.bsky.social is doing a free but ticketed event at WCLF on 12 July www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
I impulsively bought Braids take a day as @zainabboladale.bsky.social is attending the @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
This is easily one of my top reads this year. The Irish Leaving cert setting with themes of belonging and growing up.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment, so glad you enjoyed it ☺️☺️
My lady and I went to go see #SINNERS. It was a 10/10… no notes! I love that we’re having a vampire renaissance in TV & Cinema but I think what made this stand out was the intentionality of the story telling & the historical elements it draws from… oh & the music. FABULOUS !
Happy St.Patrick’s Weekend ☘️✨
A little tea, a lot of class 💖☕
Display of books at Eason O’Connell St.
Pictured: author Erika McGann and illustrator Clive McFarland with display of books at Eason O’Connell St.
Display of books at Eason O’Connell St.
We are delighted that ‘What is a Peachick?’ by @erikamcgann.bsky.social, illustrated by @clivemcf.bsky.social, and ‘Braids Take a Day’ by @zainabboladale.bsky.social, have been chosen as part of the first curated ’Recommended Irish Reads’ in the new Eason x @childrensbooksireland.ie partnership.
