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Aoife Dooley

Aoife Dooley is an award-winning illustrator, author, and comedian. Diagnosed as autistic at 27, she shares her experiences through talks, comics, and books that connect with audiences of all ages.

She is best known for Frankie’s World, which won multiple awards and has been translated into several languages. Aoife also created the popular series Your One Nikita, later adapted as an animated show for RTÉ. Her latest graphic novel, Squid Squad: Shrimpy the Best, continues her signature mix of humour, heart, and relatable storytelling.

An illustrated rucksack labelled "Frankie's World" with quirky patches: planets, skull, smiley, plaster, bow tie, brain, alien, controller, and key card. Orange background with doodles and "Rock and Roll!" text.
Illustrated book cover of "Finding My Voice" by Aoife Dooley. A girl with headphones and a rucksack is smiling. The background is yellow with doodles, stars, and musical notes. A black starburst quotation is at the bottom right.
Colourful cartoon sea creatures with expressive faces are gathered under the bold title "Squid Squad: Nothing to Sea Here…," described as a laugh-out-loud graphic novel. The background features swirling blue and white patterns.
Cartoon image with "SQUID SQUAD" in bold letters, surrounded by colourful characters including a red squid, a unicorn, and other quirky creatures, with "Shrimply the Best" written below.
A red dragon in a white football kit hangs from a goalpost holding a football. A black and white bird sits on the net. A rucksack and water bottle lie nearby under a pink sky with clouds and a smiling sun.
A colourful illustrated map of the Guinness Storehouse with labelled floors and cartoon people engaging in various activities, such as dining, tasting, brewing, and viewing exhibits, all set against a bright blue background.
Colourful illustrated map for Dublin City Street Market Day, showing landmarks, event locations like Dublin Pottery Studio, Smithfield, Dame Street, Pawn Shop, Lost Lane, Grafton Street, and playful graphics on a purple background.
A colourful painting of a castle-like building with towers, surrounded by green grass and a large tree in the foreground under a blue sky.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black furry hat, hoop earrings, and a black jacket, stands against an orange textured background, smiling slightly.

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