Aoife Dooley is an award-winning illustrator, writer and comedian from Dublin, Ireland. Her graphic novel series Frankie’s World and Finding My Voice were published by Scholastic in 2022 and 2023. The stories are loosely based on her 11 year old self and feeling different from others. Since their release, the books have received wide praise and have been translated into several languages.
Her new series, The Squid Squad,( Scholastic Books) has been described as Spongebob Squarepants meets Bunny Versus Monkey
and is a hilarious, zany and action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 5-8. The first book in the series is published in May 2025.
Aoife Dooley Awards
2017 – U Magazines 30 under 30 best comedian
2019 – An Post Book Awards Children’s book of the year (Jr) – 123 Ireland!
2023 – Our Best Book Award – Frankie’s World
2023 – The Week Junior illustrated children’s book of the year – Frankie’s World
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Praise for FRANKIE’S WORLD:
“A wonderfully charming, honest and funny look at growing up… one of my favourite books of the year” IRISH EXAMINER
“Warm, funny and original” GUARDIAN
“A great story about growing up and learning who you are” BOOKTRUST
“An amazing graphic novel that represents neurodiversity really realistically.” Libby Scott
“Frankie’s World is funny, fresh and honest and I wish it had been around to read when I was little.” Holly Smale