Stephen Daly author page

Stephen Daly biography

Stephen Daly is an author and photographer from Belfast. He has described a background in theatre.

Daly’s debut young adult novel, The Last Death Poet, is published by Rock the Boat (an imprint of Oneworld Publications). The paperback edition is scheduled for publication on 2 April 2026 (ISBN 9781836431350).

This Stephen Daly page was last updated on April 5th, 2026

Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips

Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips

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The Last Death Poet by Stephen Daly

Last updated on April 5, 2026 by Alexia Bolton

The Last Death Poet is a gripping Belfast-set novel where visions of the city’s past draw Michael into Irish folklore, family mystery and first love, as he faces loss, identity and buried truths.

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2026

Last updated on March 30, 2026 by Tom Tolkien

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2026. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.

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