Karen Gemma Brewer

As a poet, bookseller and joint organiser of Gŵyl Lyfrau Aberaeron Book Festival, books are my life and livelihood. As someone who’s never mastered the art of growing up, children’s books are always a large proportion of my reading pile.  I was an early reader and...

Katie Rees

Hello! My name is Katie. I’m eighteen years old and I’m from Burry Port. I’m currently studying in my first year of a degree in English Literature and Media at Swansea University.   I have been an avid reader from a young age, loving the stories from Julia Donaldson...

Steffan Powell

     Steffan Powell is a Welsh journalist and presenter from the Amman Valley. In 2021, Steffan became BBC News’ first-ever gaming correspondent. Steffan has also been named by the Institute of Welsh Affairs as one of 30 people who will shape the future of Wales. In...

Bethany Davies

Bethany Davies is a Welsh language enthusiast, TikTok content creator and historian. She lives in Llanelli with her husband, where she makes digital content about her passion for history, the Welsh-language, and culture. “My taste in books has grown and developed with...

Elen

My main interests are politics, music and rugby, but finding escape in a good novel is always a pleasure, and one which I tend to take for granted. As a teenager, my relationship with books and reading has been constantly. My aim as a member of Books Council of Wales...