Olivia Hope

Genres: Children | Irish Writing

Olivia Hope is a picture book author, previously published by Bloomsbury (Be Wild, Little One and Little Lion Girl). Her book Be Wild, Little One has recently been translated into Irish by Futa Fata. Before becoming an author, she was a teacher, a creative arts facilitator and even an international athlete. She lives in Co. Kerry with her family. Her latest book The Lonely Only Dinosaur was published by Gill Books in September 2025 and it is illustrated by Anna Süßbauer who is based in Cologne, Germany. 

Arts Council - funding literature
Fáilte Ireland
Wild Atlantic Way
CCC Library & Arts Service
Cork County Council
Pure Cork
Creative Places West Cork Islands
Irish Examiner
Maritime Hotel