Letters, Words, and Wobbly Lines follows a young boy who finds reading and writing more difficult than those around him. As letters twist and words refuse to stay still, he begins to question himself and his abilities. The story gently explores what it feels like to struggle in a world that often seems to move too quickly.

At its heart, this is a story about validation — about recognising that different learning styles, different paces, and different paths are all valid. While it raises awareness of dyslexia, the message reaches further: every child deserves understanding, patience, and encouragement.

The book speaks not only to children who may see themselves in the main character, but also to peers, parents, grandparents, and educators who want to better understand and support the children in their lives. With warmth, honesty, and expressive illustrations, it offers both reassurance and perspective — and reminds us all that progress does not have to be fast to be meaningful.

Aisling Ní Dhoibhilín is a mother, daughter, sister, and early years professional with a lifelong love of children’s books and storytelling. Growing up in a home where words and publishing were part of everyday life — her father being both an author and publisher — stories were never far away. Writing her own book has been a quiet dream carried for many years.

As a qualified early years educator, Aisling is deeply passionate about supporting children’s confidence, celebrating different ways of learning, and helping every child feel valued and understood. Drawing on both professional experience and personal insight, she writes with warmth, empathy, and a strong belief that children do not need to change who they are to succeed — they need to be supported as they are.

Letters, Words, and Wobbly Lines is her debut children’s book, written and illustrated by Aisling herself.

The AND Project is deeply personal. AND are my initials - Aisling Ní Dhoibhilín - but they also represent something much bigger. Aisling means dream or vision in Irish, and that idea sits at the heart of this project. The AND Project was born from the belief that we are never just one thing. We are always becoming. There is always an “and” ...another layer, another chapter, another possibility. It speaks to growth that never quite settles, to creativity that keeps evolving, and to the understanding that we are not confined by labels or limits. We are this and that. Dreamers and doers. Learning and growing. There is always more. And we are never finished.

I offer engaging author and illustrator visits to primary schools, combining storytelling, creativity and wellbeing. Each visit includes an interactive reading of Letters, Words, and Wobbly Lines, followed by a behind-the-scenes exploration of how a book is made, from the first spark of an idea, to developing characters and illustrations, through to publishing, printing and seeing the finished book in your hands. Children discover the power of images in storytelling and how pictures can support understanding and expression. Sessions then move into collaborative, age-appropriate activities where pupils build stories together, explore feelings through drawing and discussion, and reflect on themes of inclusion, confidence and resilience. Visits can be tailored for assemblies or individual class groups and are designed to support literacy, creativity and emotional wellbeing in an inclusive and encouraging environment.

To enquire about booking an author visit or to discuss how a workshop can best suit your school community, please get in touch via the contact details listed.