Books Council of Wales
Building a thriving Welsh publishing industry. One book at a time.
Funding and Support
How we can help
The Books Council of Wales funds and supports the publishing sector in Wales through a variety of programmes and partnerships.
Publishers
Financial and creative support for publishers based in Wales.
Booksellers
Sales support and delivery services.
Teachers
Inspiring young readers.
Libraries
Helping to make books available for everyone.
Authors
Sources of help and support.
Editors
Design and Editorial services for publishers based in Wales.
Reading and literacy
The number of children who say they enjoy reading for pleasure has fallen.
We’re working to change that.
Services and facilities
Find the right services for you.
We provide specialist services, resources and advice for the sector.
Distribution
Getting your books to readers in Wales, the UK and across the world.
Bookshop services
Supporting independent bookshops
Design and editorial
Creative support and advice for publishers based in Wales.
News and Annoucements
The latest from the Books Council of Wales
Telling the stories of our sector and celebrating books and reading.
Ready for a challenge? Join the Tir na n-Og Reading Challenge!
Celebrating 50 years of the oldest awards for children’s books in Wales. Today, Monday 16 February...
Books Council welcomes an additional £350,000 from Welsh Government to support the publishing industry
The Books Council of Wales has received £350,000 from Welsh Government through Creative Wales as...
Connecting people through books – Rhyngom Scheme
Schools across Wales are receiving free books that reflect more of our stories, people and...
Our impact
Building a thriving publishing sector
Find out how we’re making a difference.