As part of the festival, applications are now open for The Binding – PenPals Edition, an international online creative exchange bringing together writers, illustrators, poets, musicians and other creatives from around the world.

In April 2026, Little Beetle Press attended the Bologna Children’s Book Fair for the very first time. For four inspiring days, our team immersed itself in meetings, exhibitions, lectures, presentations, and conversations with publishing professionals from around the world.

In January 2026, Little Beetle Press, an Ireland-based children’s publishing house, proudly participated in Showcase Ireland for the first time. The event marked an important milestone for the publisher as it presented its children’s books and storytelling projects to the Irish and international creative industry.

At Little Beetle Press, we believe that storytelling is more than just words on a page - it’s a bridge between people, cultures, and generations. That’s why we created Story of Us, a creative workshop series designed to support literacy development, mental wellbeing, and community connection through storytelling and collage art.

What happens when Ukrainian imagination meets Irish magic? You get a joyful, cross-cultural workshop where children don’t just listen to stories—they help build them! Our newest workshop from Little Beetle Press, inspired by the book A Magical Summer in Tír na nÓg, is a celebration of creativity, connection, and collaboration.

On a soft spring evening in Hasselt, the beautifully ornate Smaaksalon became the setting for something truly special. Sounds of Home, hosted by Little Beetle Press and Children's Books for U, brought together families, musicians, and community members to celebrate the healing power of music—and the story behind one very meaningful book.

At Little Beetle Press, we believe that stories can change the world—and children are the best heroes to lead the way! One of our workshops by a writer Halyna Budilova, “A Journey with the Giants,” is based on two of our books: Eco-Tales of Giants and The Snow Giant and Climate Change. This magical session takes children on an unforgettable trip across Europe alongside mighty giants as they explore pressing climate issues through storytelling, interactive games, and eco-frie

Two days of the Grafton Court Christmas Fair in Longford was an unforgettable start to the festive season! Our Little Beetle Press stall was abuzz with activity, warmth, and cheer. Families stopped by for heartwarming conversations, children’s laughter filled the air, and our two young helpers brought extra sparkle to the day.

When Halyna Budilova relocated to Ireland, she brought with her a dream: to inspire children worldwide through meaningful stories. The first year was tough — her heart was in Ukraine, invaded by Russia, she tried to juggle one-parent experience, late-night work hours, and building a publishing house from scratch in a new country. But her determination and vision for Little Beetle Press transformed challenges into success.

Writers Sofia Andrukhovych, Halyna Budilova, and film director Olesia Morgunets-Isayenko presented Ukrainian contemporary culture at the oldest literary festival in Ireland, Listowel Writer's Week 2024 Founded in 1970, with the first festival taking place in 1971, the dream of Listowel Writers’ Week was to transform a beautiful Kerry heritage town into a literary universe, where writers and booklovers from all corners of the globe can gravitate to, for a celebration of liter