Tir na n-Og Shadowing Scheme

Want to introduce young readers to new books?

Want to highlight books with an authentic Welsh dimension?

Want free books and resources pack?

Want to discuss those books and stories?

The Tir na n-Og shadowing scheme is the thing for you!

The Tir na n-Og shadowing scheme aims to raise awareness of the shortlisted books amongst young readers whilst they read and discuss them with like-mined peers.

And this year, we are excited to introduce a new element to the scheme: the Readers’ Choice Award. This is a special award chosen by children and young people who take part in the shadowing scheme.

Schools, libraries and other children’s reading groups can register to take part and be unofficial judges to choose a winner from the shortlisted books, with the guidance of the shadowing pack. The shadowing pack includes a summary of the books, comments from the official judges, information about the authors, games, and voting cards.

After registering to take part in the shadowing scheme you will be sent a copy of the shortlisted books in the post and an electronic copy of the shadowing pack. 

Schools will need to vote for their favourite English-language book by 13 May 2024 and favourite Welsh-langauge book by 22 May 2024.

The winner of the Welsh-language books will be announced at the Urdd Eisteddfod on 29 May 2024 and the English-language winner announced on 17 May 2024.

UPDATE: The 30 packs of books have now been claimed for the Shadowing Scheme 2024. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to announcing the award winners in May.