Welsh-language Shortlists

Cyfri Defaid by Enlli Lewis, illustrated by Gareth Brown (Atebol)

Mostyn, the clever little lamb, has to count the sheep in the flock to make sure that each one is safe. But Mostyn has a problem – he falls asleep every time!

Gerwyn Gwrthod a’r Llyfr Does Neb yn Cael ei Ddarllen by Siôn Tomos Owen, illustrated by Siôn Tomos Owen (Atebol)

While on holiday, Gerwyn comes across a special book in a very unusual shop. When he opens the book on the sly, he is swallowed into it and wakes up in an unfamiliar land.

Am Gymro by Medi Jones-Jackson, illustrated by Telor Gwyn (Y Lolfa)

An appealing and fun book about 13 inspiring men from Wales who are experts in their particular fields and come from all parts of Wales.

Llyfr Sgrap Macs Sion by Mari Lovgreen, illustrated by Cai Tudur (Y Lolfa)

This is Macs Sion’s bonkers scrapbook – a book full of secrets and dreams. We go on a journey with him to the local eisteddfod, to Llangrannog and on his first date…!

Y Garthen by Sioned Wyn Roberts (Atebol)

An historical adventure about Pegi and her brother Ifan who work in the Rhyd Ddu wool factory on Pen Llŷn. One morning Pegi comes across a bag of money stolen from the factory and Amos Williams, the factory manager, accuses Ifan of taking it.

Anfarwol by Rebecca Roberts (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch)

Six pupils from the Ysgol Uwchradd Glan y Gors immersion course are on a school trip to camp Coed Daniel. But they’re the only class that manage to make it to the end of the journey….

Gwen ac Arianrhod by Lleucu Gwenllian, illustrated by Lleucu Gwenllian (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch)

Moving to a new school is never easy – it’s even harder when you don’t fit in. A graphic novel about friendship, grief and the difficulties of growing up.

Y Cae Ras by Manon Steffan Ros (Y Lolfa)

Danny’s life is complicated. His mum has a new boyfriend that his twin, Mali, doesn’t like, and this brings a world of change to the small family that lives in the shadow of Y Cae Ras.