I am delighted to share that our new book, Implementing Design-Based Research in Education: Practical Tools and Strategies, is due to be published on the 28th of May 2026.

Co-authored with Ann Devitt and Jen O’Sullivan, this book explores how Design-Based Research (DBR) can bridge the gap between educational theory and real-world practice. Grounded in creativity, empathy, and collaboration, it offers a practical guide for both researchers and educators working to design meaningful, impactful learning experiences.
This project has been a significant part of my research journey, and I am really looking forward to sharing it with the wider education community. More details are available here: www.routledge.com/9781032997148
Dr Catherine (Kitty) O'Reilly is an independent researcher and writer specialising in early childhood education and care. She recently co-authored a book on Design-Based Research Methodology and is currently writing another book on nurturing critical thinking in young children through storytelling, built around the StoryThinking Framework she developed in her PhD. For fun, she writes literary fiction and hopes to publish a short-story collection in 2027.
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