Carmel Kelly

Subject(s):

History, Geography

Curriculum Strands:

Story (History), Local Studies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Eras of change and conflict (History), Politics, conflict and society (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Human environments (Geography)

Counties catered for:

Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Wexford, Wicklow

Book in-person visit

Carmel explores the power of language, good storytelling, and how to develop the vivid imagination of younger readers through her simple stories, all relatable to the everyday experiences of young children. As the children identify with Carmel’s characters, they too become storytellers. Through her vast knowledge of research and writing skills Carmel enables primary school pupils to become historians within their own families and communities. Young curious minds love the challenge of investigating new topics and Carmel gives instructions on the best way to do this.

She uses some of the five titles in her Irish History Centenary series to demonstrate the culmination of her own research and writing experience. Her forte is connecting local communities to wider national events.