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Richard O'Neill

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About Richard O'Neill

Richard O’Neill was born and brought up in a large traditional Romani family in the North of England. He is an award-winning storyteller and writer who tells his original stories in schools, museums, libraries and theatres throughout the UK. A sixth generation storyteller, he grew up in a vigorous oral storytelling tradition, learning his skills from some of the best Travelling storytellers in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Richard is the author of eleven children’s books, and his stories and plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio. His digital stories have been enjoyed throughout the world, and in 2013, he was the recipient of the National Literacy Hero award.

Recent updates about Richard O'Neill

S.T.E.M. - S.T.E.A.M. Day (US)

Amazing!!! The Can Caravan by Richard O'Neill. Published by Child's Play (International) Ltd.

3 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Yokki and the Parno Gry Softcover and CD by Richard O'Neill from Childsplay

15 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Ossiri and the Bala Mengro Softcover and CD by Richard O'Neill from Childsplay

15 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Polonius the Pit Pony by Richard O'Neill from Child's Play (International) Ltd

15 days ago

International Day of the Girl

Ossiri and the Bala Mengro Softcover and CD, with so many different girls in books, why not read this one! By Richard O'Neill, published by Childsplay.

1 month ago

International Day of the Girl

Ossiri and the Bala Mengro, with so many different girls in books, why not read this one! By Richard O'Neill, published by Child's Play (International) Ltd.

1 month ago

World Teacher's Day

Hey teachers! The Lost Homework is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Child's Play (International) Ltd.

1 month ago

Read a book day

Yokki and the Parno Gry Softcover and CD by Richard O'Neill from Childsplay is brilliant!

2 months ago

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