This article explores the representation of Irish Travellers in Irish youth literature and culture and the importance of Irish Travellers’ own voices and storytelling. Negative conceptualisations and stereotypes regard ing Irish Travellers and the Irish Traveller community have a long history in Irish literary traditions, media, and publishing. Recognising, disrupting, and re-writing these conservative and normative regimes are crucial for imagining and enacting more equitable and inclusive literature for all young people. This interview conversation with award- winning writer, activist, and educator Oein DeBhairduin discusses issues involved in representing Irish Travellers in literature and media, the importance of Irish Travellers as storytellers and creators, norms around what constitutes “Irishness,” and the significance of independent publishers regarding inclusive publishing.