The Library Association of Ireland is the professional body representing libraries and librarianship in Ireland. The objectives of the association are to promote and develop high standards of librarianship and of library and information services in Ireland, and to secure greater cooperation between libraries. The Author of the Year award will go to an Irish author whose works contributed significantly to the reader experience and enjoyment of Irish books during 2021, as nominated by librarians and library book club members.

The following organisations made the LAI’s support possible: Maynooth University Library, Dublin City University Library, Kildare County Council Libraries, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Libraries, Wexford County Council Libraries, The Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL), University of Limerick Library & Dublin City Council Libraries.