Dublin City Libraries Storyteller in Residence for Children announced

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the identity of its new Dublin City Libraries Storyteller in Residence for Children.

Following a successful competition, Aisling Breen has been appointed to the role and will start on Tuesday 4 February.  She will work across the city in Libraries and outreach locations to promote literacy by supporting children to engage with storytelling in all its forms.

Aisling will encourage children to read and listen to stories around particular topics and to gather their own stories. She will also deliver training to library staff and work on short programmes with targeted groups. 

Aisling has a wealth of resources at her disposal in Dublin City Libraries including books, ebooks and e-audiobooks, sensory toys, sensory cubbies etc.

An established performer and teacher from Dublin, as well as a natural storyteller, she's been fortunate enough to work in theatres all across Ireland, UK, Netherlands, and USA. 

Aisling is delighted to pass on her vast knowledge of musical theatre and ensemble work, which includes tap, jazz, and drama. She decided a few years ago to incorporate her love for storytelling and passion for books into her daily classes.

Specialising in teaching children and teens with performance anxiety, she focuses on confidence building and has developed her own workshop called, 'Find Your Fire'. She's passionate about making performance, play, and the joy of books accessible to every age group! 

Aisling has also written many children’s shows for Rathwood events and various Primary schools and stage schools. She believes the development of a child’s imagination is crucial to a growing mind. Her appointment will finish on Friday 20 June. 

Aisling Breen is represented by Fraser Actors.