Fiona Gill's School Book Tour for Her Debut Picture Book,

‘I'll Be There’

New children's author and illustrator, Fiona Gill is embarking on a nationwide school book tour across Ireland to promote her debut picture book, “I'll Be There”. This gentle and heartfelt story, created for children aged 4-8 year olds, tenderly explores the themes of coping with the loss of a loved one and navigating grief.

Through beautiful illustrations of her beloved hedgehog characters, Fiona offers young readers a comforting way to understand and process difficult emotions, showing that love remains even after loss.

First Stop: Rivervalley Community National School

The tour began with an emotional and memorable reading at “Rivervalley Community National School”.

Fiona brought the enchanting world of “I'll Be There” to life, guiding children through the gentle tale of love and loss with warmth and sensitivity. Her reading sparked thoughtful conversations, offering comfort and understanding to both the children and their teachers.

What to Expect:

At each stop of her school tour, Fiona will:

- Read from ‘I'll Be There’, sharing the story of two hedgehogs as they navigate love, loss, and the power of memory.

- Share exclusive insights into her creative process, explaining how she crafted the story and created the endearing hedgehog illustrations that so beautifully convey the emotions of the book. Fiona will take students behind the scenes, offering a glimpse into how she combined storytelling and art to create her debut picture book.

This tour offers a meaningful opportunity for children not only to connect with a story that helps them navigate the loss of a loved one but also to learn about the creative journey that brought ‘I'll Be There’ to life.

How to Get Involved:

If you are a teacher, parent, or school administrator and would like to invite Fiona Gill to visit your school, she would love to hear from you. Please reach out via the contact page to schedule a reading and discussion.

Bring this gentle and important story into your school, and help children explore the themes of love, loss, and healing through Fiona’s beautiful storytelling and illustrations.

Follow Fiona’s journey as she continues to share “I'll Be There” and her creative insights with schools across Ireland!