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Publications by Seamus
Cashman
Anthologies for Young Readers
The
Wolfhound Book of Irish Poems for Young People
(Wolfhound Press) Co-edited with Bridie Quinn (Wolfhound Press, 1975; current edition,
2000)
“Admirable in concept,” Irish
Independent.
“A treasure – and a treasury,” Irish
Press.
“…several landmarks plot verse for
children, from Seamus Cashman’s remarkable Wolfhound Book of Irish Poems
to his more recent Something beginning with P.” Mary Shine
Thompson in ‘Children , Poetry and the Politics of the New
Ireland’ March 2006, Inis No 16
Something
beginning with P: new poems from Irish poets
(The O’Brien Press, 2004)
Awards:
White Raven
selection 2005; Reading Association of Ireland Special Merit 2005;
Shortlisted for
CLPE (UK)
Poetry Award 2005;
Bisto Merit Award
2005
Praise for
Cashman’s Something Beginning with P (The O’Brien Press, 2004)
'The most marvellously
produced piece of work I have seen in a long time. An investment -- a brilliant
book.' Robert Dunbar, Rattlebag
'a daring innovation...' Irish
Examiner
'This anthology sets no
boundaries to where the imagination can go.' Gordon Snell, The Irish
Times
'a sumptuous collection of new
work by Irish poets. Like all the best anthologies, it offers poems that
extend one's definition of what the art can do, especially for children
nine years old and upward. It is full of near-the-knuckle honesty, as in
Rita Ann Higgins's poem about her father. Many of the poems, such as
Michael Longley's "Hallowe'en", mix the playful and the
disturbing. Sydney Bernard Smith's "The Day the Dalai Lama met the
Pops" is pure genius, and cries out to be set to music and sung on
Orange Day parades. This books should be in all schools where English (and
Irish) is spoken. It is a place where poets and children meet, with no
condescension from the former. Buy two copies -- one will be stolen.' Fred
Sedgewick, Times Educational Supplement
'This book is a great party
and a parade of Irish poets and poems, lavishly illustrated.' Margaret
Meek, The School Librarian
'The range of subjects
covered is extraordinary and every age group, from young children to
adolescents will find something to engage their minds.' Village
' this is a fantastic gift
and one for keeps. It will be dipped into and enjoyed for many years to
come. And don't be put off when it says it's for children: adults will love
it too.' Sunday Business Post
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