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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

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.

14 days ago

International Day of the Girl

The Can Caravan, with so many different girls in books, why not read this one! By Richard O'Neill, published by Child's Play (International) Ltd.

14 days ago

World Teacher's Day

Celebrate teachers and all they do, why not try The Lost Homework by Richard O'Neill. Published by Child's Play (International) Ltd.

20 days ago

Read a book day

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

1 month ago

Read a book day

Could there be a better time to read Ossiri and the Bala Mengro Softcover and CD by Richard O'Neill.

1 month ago

Back to school

We think you'd love The Lost Homework by Richard O'Neill from Child's Play (International) Ltd

1 month ago

Back to school

The Lost Homework by Richard O'Neill from Child's Play (International) Ltd it's a wonderful read

1 month ago

Royal International Horse Show

Yokki and the Parno Gry by Richard O'Neill from Child's Play (International) Ltd a horsey read!

3 months ago

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