Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers is an acclaimed Irish artist and author/illustrator recognized for his innovative children’s books, including The Dictionary Story, which celebrates the beauty of language.
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Oliver Jeffers is an artist and author known for his children's books and his reflections on identity and culture.
where are you from?’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-10
Oliver Jeffers is one of the most successful children's book authors and illustrators of today.
Der Buchautor Oliver Jeffers erklärt im Gespräch, was Kindern zuzumuten ist
Switzerland· 2025-09-09
Oliver Jeffers is the author of The Amazing Book Eating Boy, which was adapted by Cahoots.
‘We’ve been playing 3,500-seat venues – and filling them. It was a whole new experience’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Oliver Jeffers is the author of the children's book 'Recomeçar' which inspired a community project.
Projecto “Recomeçar” une gerações diferentes a partir de um livro infantil | Livros a Oeste
Portugal· 2025-05-14
Roxane Gay mentions her friendship with Oliver Jeffers, who lives in Belfast.
is ‘Is’ your middle name?’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Jeffers’ impact on readers, and on the publishing industry, has been seismic.
Celebrating 35 years of the Children’s Books Ireland Awards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-05
Oliver Jeffers has been shortlisted for illustrator of the year.
Irish writers in for British Book Awards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Oliver Jeffers is recognized for his work The Dictionary Story.
Four Irish writers on Carnegie longlists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
