Design

Jun 6, 2019

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But there’s no denying that a strong image can attract a reader. Designing striking covers is just one of the services our Design Department offers publishers across Wales. Our full range of design services...

Distribution Centre

Jun 6, 2019

The Books Council of Wales’s Distribution Centre provides a wholesale distribution service for the book trade in Wales. Its purpose-built warehouse holds an extensive stock of around half a million Welsh-language books and books of Welsh interest in English. Up to...

Themed Series

Jun 6, 2019

Colin Jackson promoting his 'Reset Your Goals' book with Hayley Long

We work with partners to bring a range of books on specific themes to readers across Wales.

Our Reading Well Books on Prescription series include books which deal with dementia and mental health, while Quick Reads are aimed at encouraging less confident readers to read more. And for those who are learning Welsh, there’s a great selection of titles available as part of the Amdani series.

All these books are available to borrow through your local library, or to buy through your local bookshop or online.

 

 

Reading Well
Amdani Series - Books for Welsh Learners
Quick Reads

Publishing Development

Jun 6, 2019

  Publishing Development The aim of the Department is to support publishers in Wales to maintain and develop diverse publishing programmes of high quality. This is achieved mainly through the distribution of grants but also through organising training and...

Chief Executive

Jun 6, 2019

Helgard Krause was appointed Chief Executive of the Books Council of Wales in April 2017. Originally from Germany and multilingual, Helgard has a wealth of experience in academic, professional, illustrated and trade publishing. Her career in publishing began at...