Winner, Tir na n-Og Welsh-language secondary category 2026
Gwen ac Arianrhod 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.
The judging panel said: “The whole panel agreed that this story breaks new ground among Welsh-language books. Its form and design are creative, and it tackles a variety of themes in a compelling way. The story weaves together the old and the new and is told through illustrations, allowing us to experience a wide range of emotions throughout – all with so few words on the pages! The creativity and skill required to bring this lovely story to life deserve high praise; it contributes to the direction of contemporary Welsh literature and offers something modern for readers to read and enjoy.”
Readers’ Choice Award, Tir na n-Og Welsh-language secondary category 2026
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.