Teen Citywide Reading Campaign 2025 Crying Wolf James Butler.

Dublin City Libraries Launch Teen Citywide Read Featuring Crying Wolf by James Butler

Dublin City Council, in partnership with Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, is inviting teenagers across the city to take part in the 2025 Teen Citywide Reading Campaign. This initiative encourages young people to read for pleasure, connect with their local library, and share the experience of this great book.

This year’s chosen title is Crying Wolf by James Butler, a gripping urban thriller published by Little Island Books. The story follows Joey, a teenager determined to leave his criminal past behind—until old ties and dangerous choices pull him back into a world he hoped to escape.

The campaign kicked off at Ballyfermot Library, where Transition Year students will meet author James Butler and Councillor Vincent Jackson, representing the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam. The campaign runs from November to January, with author visits to libraries across Dublin including Ballyfermot, Ballymun, Cabra, Central Library, Coolock, Dolphin’s Barn, Donaghmede, Drumcondra, Finglas, Kevin Street, Marino, Terenure, and Walkinstown.

Copies of Crying Wolf are available in all Dublin City Libraries, find them in our catalogue and bookshops nationwide. 

Borrow from your local library or join the conversation online using #CitywideRead.