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From captivating storytelling sessions to the thrill of meeting Ireland\u2019s newest and best authors in person, and the creative spark ignited by hands-on literary and reading workshops, there&#8217;s something for every young Clare reader to discover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Children can enjoy visits with authors Patricia Forde, \u00c9anna N\u00ed Lamhna, Ellen Ryan, Alan Nolan, Erika McGann, Gr\u00e1inne O&#8217;Brien, Shannon native Alex Dunne and Flor MacCarthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Creativity and imagination are key to the Festival and the programme boasts a variety of workshops in coding, healthy eating, biodiversity, archaeology, illustration and music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Younger readers can enjoy the latest production from The Barking Dog Theatre Company; <\/span><em><span>Teddy&#8217;s Haunted House<\/span><\/em><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Children who struggle to find their next read can book a visit to the Book Doctor and pick up a reading prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Vist the Clare Libraries <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarelibrary.ie\/eolas\/library\/services\/childrens\/cbf\/cbf.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>website<\/span><\/a><span> for more information. 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