Zainab Boladale
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
Journalist. Presenter. Author.
Debut book ‘Braids Take A Day’ 2024!
Debut book ‘Braids Take A Day’ 2024!
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Introducing myself…
I’m Zainab, a Nigerian-Irish Journalist, Presenter, Author & Director based in Dublin, Ireland. I love quirky news, good memes, maximalist designs & film/book recommendations (the weirder, the better).
I’m Zainab, a Nigerian-Irish Journalist, Presenter, Author & Director based in Dublin, Ireland. I love quirky news, good memes, maximalist designs & film/book recommendations (the weirder, the better).
Last week I announced my new title ✨Looking for Aurora✨ is coming out May 2026! 🤗
It feels surreal to look back at how far things have come. Finishing a second novel while working is a challenge but it is rewarding. I can’t wait for you all to dive into this next chapter with me. 🎊
It feels surreal to look back at how far things have come. Finishing a second novel while working is a challenge but it is rewarding. I can’t wait for you all to dive into this next chapter with me. 🎊
February 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Last week I announced my new title ✨Looking for Aurora✨ is coming out May 2026! 🤗
It feels surreal to look back at how far things have come. Finishing a second novel while working is a challenge but it is rewarding. I can’t wait for you all to dive into this next chapter with me. 🎊
It feels surreal to look back at how far things have come. Finishing a second novel while working is a challenge but it is rewarding. I can’t wait for you all to dive into this next chapter with me. 🎊
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty icon for her many followers.
But below the surface it’s a different story. All the glamour is scripted, and she’s not even sure she knows who she is anymore….
www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
But below the surface it’s a different story. All the glamour is scripted, and she’s not even sure she knows who she is anymore….
www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
January 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty icon for her many followers.
But below the surface it’s a different story. All the glamour is scripted, and she’s not even sure she knows who she is anymore….
www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
But below the surface it’s a different story. All the glamour is scripted, and she’s not even sure she knows who she is anymore….
www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
NEW BOOK ALERT:
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many TikTok followers. But below the surface it’s a different story. All the freebies and product launches can’t stop her feeling empty.
Pre-order here: www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many TikTok followers. But below the surface it’s a different story. All the freebies and product launches can’t stop her feeling empty.
Pre-order here: www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
January 30, 2026 at 7:50 PM
NEW BOOK ALERT:
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many TikTok followers. But below the surface it’s a different story. All the freebies and product launches can’t stop her feeling empty.
Pre-order here: www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
Aurora Kutti's life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many TikTok followers. But below the surface it’s a different story. All the freebies and product launches can’t stop her feeling empty.
Pre-order here: www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/zainab-bol...
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Aurora’s life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many followers. Below the surface it’s a different story.
When her ‘momager’ pushes her towards yet more fame, she decides to make herself disappear. But can she find herself, or is she lost forever?
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
When her ‘momager’ pushes her towards yet more fame, she decides to make herself disappear. But can she find herself, or is she lost forever?
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Aurora’s life seems perfect: she's a beauty and fashion icon for her many followers. Below the surface it’s a different story.
When her ‘momager’ pushes her towards yet more fame, she decides to make herself disappear. But can she find herself, or is she lost forever?
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
When her ‘momager’ pushes her towards yet more fame, she decides to make herself disappear. But can she find herself, or is she lost forever?
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
With my second novel coming out this year, I’ll be sharing more about it across social media and Boladale.com in the weeks ahead.
Zainab Boladale | Irish Journalist & Author – About
Zainab Boladale is an Irish journalist, author and RTÉ broadcaster, known as the first Afro-Irish news presenter with experience on news2day and Nationwide.
Boladale.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:11 AM
With my second novel coming out this year, I’ll be sharing more about it across social media and Boladale.com in the weeks ahead.
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Two more sessions at #TheWriteTimel in #Swords today. #SeanFarrelly talking to @zainabboladale.bsky.social & #SeanFarrell about debut novels, & #BelindaMcKeon talking to #SeanFarrell & #LisaMcInerney on editing others' work (with lots of laughs along the way). Ready to start a new week of writing...
November 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Two more sessions at #TheWriteTimel in #Swords today. #SeanFarrelly talking to @zainabboladale.bsky.social & #SeanFarrell about debut novels, & #BelindaMcKeon talking to #SeanFarrell & #LisaMcInerney on editing others' work (with lots of laughs along the way). Ready to start a new week of writing...
On creating my first short film back in 2023!
September 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
On creating my first short film back in 2023!
What a glorious feeling!!
August 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
What a glorious feeling!!
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Just a few weeks ago, authors @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social attended West Cork Literary Festival and had a great time chatting about their titles ‘Braids Take a Day’ and ‘The Doomsday Club.’
July 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Just a few weeks ago, authors @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social attended West Cork Literary Festival and had a great time chatting about their titles ‘Braids Take a Day’ and ‘The Doomsday Club.’
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Today's Annual Event Interviews are with Zainab Boladale, Daniele Tawse, and Tamsin Winter
@zainabboladale.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/20/a...
@zainabboladale.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/20/a...
Annual Event 2025: Zainab Boladale, Daniel Tawse, and Tamsin Winter
Interview with three UKYA authors
ukyaspotlight.co.uk
July 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Today's Annual Event Interviews are with Zainab Boladale, Daniele Tawse, and Tamsin Winter
@zainabboladale.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/20/a...
@zainabboladale.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/20/a...
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What a fabulous conversation today @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
Loved hearing from @zainabboladale.bsky.social - representation in books is a matter close to my heart. I saw first hand when teaching how important it is to be seen in books. Books inspire and can help you feel like you belong.
Loved hearing from @zainabboladale.bsky.social - representation in books is a matter close to my heart. I saw first hand when teaching how important it is to be seen in books. Books inspire and can help you feel like you belong.
July 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
What a fabulous conversation today @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
Loved hearing from @zainabboladale.bsky.social - representation in books is a matter close to my heart. I saw first hand when teaching how important it is to be seen in books. Books inspire and can help you feel like you belong.
Loved hearing from @zainabboladale.bsky.social - representation in books is a matter close to my heart. I saw first hand when teaching how important it is to be seen in books. Books inspire and can help you feel like you belong.
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3pm today: Braids Take A Day is the incredible debut YA novel from journalist and Nationwide presenter @zainabboladale.bsky.social. Zainab will be chatting to fellow author @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social in St Brendan's Hall. Free Event, All Welcome (ages 13+)
www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
July 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
3pm today: Braids Take A Day is the incredible debut YA novel from journalist and Nationwide presenter @zainabboladale.bsky.social. Zainab will be chatting to fellow author @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social in St Brendan's Hall. Free Event, All Welcome (ages 13+)
www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
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Meet @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social this July during West Cork Literary Festival and learn more about the stories each has created.
www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...
www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...
July 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Meet @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social this July during West Cork Literary Festival and learn more about the stories each has created.
www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...
www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...
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#UKYASpotlight Annual Event 2025 Schedule
The Schedule for the 2025 Annual Event
ukyaspotlight.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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108. Braids Take a Day by @zainabboladale.bsky.social
Engaging YA coming-of-age story which offers an interesting exploration of hair and cultural identity.
Engaging YA coming-of-age story which offers an interesting exploration of hair and cultural identity.
June 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
108. Braids Take a Day by @zainabboladale.bsky.social
Engaging YA coming-of-age story which offers an interesting exploration of hair and cultural identity.
Engaging YA coming-of-age story which offers an interesting exploration of hair and cultural identity.
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We love this book too! @zainabboladale.bsky.social is doing a free but ticketed event at WCLF on 12 July www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
June 3, 2025 at 7:23 AM
We love this book too! @zainabboladale.bsky.social is doing a free but ticketed event at WCLF on 12 July www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/...
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I impulsively bought Braids take a day as @zainabboladale.bsky.social is attending the @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
This is easily one of my top reads this year. The Irish Leaving cert setting with themes of belonging and growing up.
This is easily one of my top reads this year. The Irish Leaving cert setting with themes of belonging and growing up.
June 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I impulsively bought Braids take a day as @zainabboladale.bsky.social is attending the @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
This is easily one of my top reads this year. The Irish Leaving cert setting with themes of belonging and growing up.
This is easily one of my top reads this year. The Irish Leaving cert setting with themes of belonging and growing up.
My lady and I went to go see #SINNERS. It was a 10/10… no notes! I love that we’re having a vampire renaissance in TV & Cinema but I think what made this stand out was the intentionality of the story telling & the historical elements it draws from… oh & the music. FABULOUS !
April 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My lady and I went to go see #SINNERS. It was a 10/10… no notes! I love that we’re having a vampire renaissance in TV & Cinema but I think what made this stand out was the intentionality of the story telling & the historical elements it draws from… oh & the music. FABULOUS !
Happy St.Patrick’s Weekend ☘️✨
March 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Happy St.Patrick’s Weekend ☘️✨
A little tea, a lot of class 💖☕
March 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A little tea, a lot of class 💖☕
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We are delighted that ‘What is a Peachick?’ by @erikamcgann.bsky.social, illustrated by @clivemcf.bsky.social, and ‘Braids Take a Day’ by @zainabboladale.bsky.social, have been chosen as part of the first curated ’Recommended Irish Reads’ in the new Eason x @childrensbooksireland.ie partnership.
January 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are delighted that ‘What is a Peachick?’ by @erikamcgann.bsky.social, illustrated by @clivemcf.bsky.social, and ‘Braids Take a Day’ by @zainabboladale.bsky.social, have been chosen as part of the first curated ’Recommended Irish Reads’ in the new Eason x @childrensbooksireland.ie partnership.
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'The key to a great young adult novel is an excellent cast of characters.'
Ruth Ennis chooses five books for ages 15+ 📕
@rurooie.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-a...
Ruth Ennis chooses five books for ages 15+ 📕
@rurooie.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-a...
Five Young Adult Novels You Won’t Want to Put Down - Books Ireland
Ruth Ennis chooses five young adult novels you won't want to put down.
booksirelandmagazine.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
'The key to a great young adult novel is an excellent cast of characters.'
Ruth Ennis chooses five books for ages 15+ 📕
@rurooie.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-a...
Ruth Ennis chooses five books for ages 15+ 📕
@rurooie.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-a...
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“A much-needed book, this is a must-have on every school library shelf.”
A great recommend of ‘Braids Take a Day’ by @zainabboladale.bsky.social
A great recommend of ‘Braids Take a Day’ by @zainabboladale.bsky.social
'The key to a great young adult novel is an excellent cast of characters.'
Ruth Ennis chooses five books for ages 15+ 📕
@rurooie.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-a...
Ruth Ennis chooses five books for ages 15+ 📕
@rurooie.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/five-young-a...
Five Young Adult Novels You Won’t Want to Put Down - Books Ireland
Ruth Ennis chooses five young adult novels you won't want to put down.
booksirelandmagazine.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
“A much-needed book, this is a must-have on every school library shelf.”
A great recommend of ‘Braids Take a Day’ by @zainabboladale.bsky.social
A great recommend of ‘Braids Take a Day’ by @zainabboladale.bsky.social
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Great to see children's writers Shane Hegarty and @zainabboladale.bsky.social
featuring at the Ennis Book Club Festival this year.
They will be talking to young readers about their books and their creative lives. Do book in - both are terrific speakers!
ennisbookclubfestival.com/events-2025/
featuring at the Ennis Book Club Festival this year.
They will be talking to young readers about their books and their creative lives. Do book in - both are terrific speakers!
ennisbookclubfestival.com/events-2025/
Events 2025 - Ennis Book Club Festival
ennisbookclubfestival.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Great to see children's writers Shane Hegarty and @zainabboladale.bsky.social
featuring at the Ennis Book Club Festival this year.
They will be talking to young readers about their books and their creative lives. Do book in - both are terrific speakers!
ennisbookclubfestival.com/events-2025/
featuring at the Ennis Book Club Festival this year.
They will be talking to young readers about their books and their creative lives. Do book in - both are terrific speakers!
ennisbookclubfestival.com/events-2025/