Tir na n-Og Awards Welsh-language primary category winners 2026

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.

The judging panel said: “As we celebrate the Tir na n-Og Awards’ 50^th birthday this year, the panel all felt that choosing Am Gymro! and its focus on well-known Welsh figures was a good way to celebrate. The information in the book highlights Wales’ heroes – not just sports stars or singers, but also artists, scientists, actors and poets. The content and illustrations are entertaining and capture the imagination, whatever your age, and there’s certainly something to be learned from reading it. The activities at the back of the book offer a fun way to help retain the information.”

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…!