Lauren O’Hara is an illustrator originally from the North of England, now based in Dublin. Her work has been published by Macmillan, Puffin, Penguin Random House USA, Thames and Hudson, Walker Books.
She has two books publishing in 2026: Mei Mei the Bunny (2026), published by Penguin Random House USA and written by two-time Grammy Award winner Laufey; and Once Upon a Stolen Sleigh (2026), published by Macmillan and written by Natalia O’Hara.
EVENTS
Lauren O’ Hara - What’s in my Sketchbook?
1.p.m. | Lismore Heritage Centre | Family Event | for age 7+
A journey through Lauren O’Hara’s sketchbooks since she began her journey as an illustrator. What is it like working as an illustrator and what is it like working on books with your very own sister? Lauren answers all and shows us inside her magical sketchbooks. Bring your own along and join in Lauren’s sketch process.
Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favourite pencils to this event!
"Once Upon a... fairytale"
4p.m. | Gallery Café | Family Event | for age 5+
Join author/illustrator Lauren O’ Hara for an interactive read-along of her book ‘Once Upon a…fairytale’ (Macmillan). Learn to draw a cute Puss in Boots like never before and join Lauren as she illustrates YOUR story, and helps you craft your own hero!
Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favourite pencils to this event!
RECENT AWARDS:
Nominated twice for the Kate Greenaway Medal for Madame Badobedah (2021) and Hortense and the Shadow (2022), and has received the Illustrators’ Ireland KPMG Illustration Honour Award for Frindleswylde (2019), and has been twice shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards.