Hello! I’m Molly from Bedwas, Caerphilly, and I’m currently studying English and French at the University of Warwick.
I’ve always had a passion for reading! Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson and Jacqueline Wilson were my favourite authors as a child, and attending literary festivals and getting to meet authors further added to my engagement with books.
As a teenager and young adult, I was eager to discover books with a Welsh connection, and I still have a keen interest in books about the history, identity, and heritage of Wales. Being on the Young People’s Panel two years ago gave me fantastic experiences and the opportunity to be part of the discussion around promoting reading for pleasure among young people.
I’m honoured to be asked to be one of the judges for this year’s awards, and very much look forward to reading the titles, and celebrating Welsh children’s literature.
