Reading Recommendations – LGBT+ History Month

Reading Recommendations – LGBT+ History Month

February marks LGBT+ History month. Here are selection of books that explore the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Wales.   A Little Gay History of Wales – Daryl Leeworthy (University of Wales Press) A Little Gay History of Wales examines the lives, cultures and...

Grants

The Books Council of Wales receives public funds from the Welsh Government to distribute in the form of grants to publishers and booksellers. We do not administer grants directly to individual authors but instead channel support for writers through the publishing...

Job Vacancies & Volunteering

ANNUAL MEETINGThe Books Council of Wales’ Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, 19 July at 12.00pm on Zoom. Please inform us in advance if you wish to attend by email to menai.williams@books.wales in order to receive a link for the meeting.   Here’s...
Bookslam

Bookslam

A fun reading challenge that encourages reading for pleasure for primary age children in Wales What is BookSlam? An annual competition that encourages young readers from Years 3–6 to read for pleasure. BookSlam encourages learners to discuss the books they read and...

Tir na n-Og Awards

The Tir na n-Og Awards are the oldest and most popular awards for children’s literature in Wales. Established in 1976, the awards recognise, honour and promote excellence in books for children and young people. They are organised annually by the Department of...