Tir na n-Og Awards 2026 – English-language Shortlist
Tonight, 18 March, the Books Council of Wales revealed the second of this year’s Tir na n-Og Award shortlists - the category for an English-language book with an authentic Welsh dimension. Tir na n-Og Awards Ambassador Richard Parks made the announcement with the help...
Announcing the recipient of the 2024 Mary Vaughan Jones Award
Bethan Gwanas receives highest Welsh accolade in the field of Children’s Books:Announcing the recipient of the 2024 Mary Vaughan Jones Award The 2024 Mary Vaughan Jones Award, the highest honour in the field of children’s books in Wales, is awarded to Bethan...
Inspiring young readers in the classrom – a new resource pack
INSPIRING YOUNG READERS IN THE CLASSROOM Teachers across Wales have a new resource to help them inspire a love of reading with young learners. Today, 1 October, the Books Council of Wales has launched a Celebrate Reading Pack for primary and secondary schools, full...