Stefan Salinas

I Am Nano Nagle

The Story of the Foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Written and Illustrated by Stefan Salinas

Commissioned by Nanette Miller, Presentation Associate

This is an illustrated children’s book on the life and legacy of the Venerable Nano Nagle, Foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this book, we imagine her spirit stepping down from heaven above, to walk us through experiences that guided her from a life of fanciful privilege to one helping improve the conditions of the poor and under-educated Catholics in Ireland in the18th Century.

Nano opened schools in secret, when teaching Catholic children, especially girls, was forbidden by law. She also sought to create an order of women religious who could reach out to help those in need, during a time when the Church hierarchy restricted nuns to working and living within the confines of convents.

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Now available in Ireland at NANO NAGLE PLACE.

Winner of the prestigious Council of Europe Museum Prize 2022.

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VIDEO: Voice Actor: Lana Citron. Music: "Lost Memory" by Junya Komori.