Eoin Colfer

Awards & Honours

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Eoin Colfer's achievements in children's literature are substantial. The Artemis Fowl series has sold over 21 million copies and been translated into 44 languages, a rare feat for a children's fantasy series. In 2010, readers voted it the all-time favorite Puffin Books title, a remarkable honor given the publisher's 70-year history. His selection to continue the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series speaks to his standing in the science fiction community, and his service as Ireland's Children's Laureate underscores his commitment to promoting reading among young people.

AwardsEoin Colfer has won several awards for his children's literature, including the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year in 2002 for Artemis Fowl. He also received the Irish Children's Book Trust Award and the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year, along with international honors such as the Prix Sorcières in France and the Seiun Award in Japan.

Honours & Distinctions

Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's Children's Laureate)

Government of Ireland·2014

Served as the national children's laureate for two years, championing children's literature.

New York Times Bestseller

The New York Times·2001

Multiple Artemis Fowl titles have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.

Rankings & Lists

All-time favorite Puffin Books title

Puffin Books public poll·2010

Magazine Covers

Entertainment Weekly

2020-01-27

Pop Culture of My Life: Eoin Colfer

Publishers Weekly

2019-10-22

Q&A with Eoin Colfer

Records & Feats

Artemis Fowl voted all-time favorite Puffin Books title

Career Milestone·2010

In a 2010 public poll, readers chose Artemis Fowl as their favorite title in Puffin Books' 70-year history.

Series sold over 21 million copies

Sales Record·2013

The Artemis Fowl series surpassed 21 million copies sold by 2013, a rare achievement for a children's fantasy series.