Tir na n-Og 2026 Reading Challenge

Join the Challenge! To celebrate 50 amazing years of children’s books, we invite you on a reading adventure like no other. Read wonderful books, discover unforgettable characters, and let your imagination roam free.Start the Tir na n-Og Reading Challenge today!...
Books Council of Wales celebrates 50 Years of the Tir na n-Og Awards

Books Council of Wales celebrates 50 Years of the Tir na n-Og Awards

The Books Council of Wales is launching a year of celebrations in 2026 as the Tir na n-Og Awards turn 50. The Tir na n-Og Awards are the oldest awards for children’s literature in Wales. Since 1976 they have celebrated the talents and creativity of authors and...
Season’s Greetings 2025

Season’s Greetings 2025

The Books Council and the Distribution Centre will be closed from Tuesday afternoon, 23 December 2025 and will re-open after the holidays on Friday, 2 January 2026. We wish you all a happy and peaceful...
Books Council of Wales celebrates 50 Years of the Tir na n-Og Awards

Connecting people through books – Rhyngom Scheme

Connecting people through books Schools across Wales are receiving free books that reflect more of our stories, people and communities as the Rhyngom scheme of books for children and young people is completed. The Books Council of Wales is sending over 49,000 free...