The Books Council of Wales is aware of Gomer Press’s decision to stop commissioning new titles.
Gomer has made a considerable contribution to Welsh publishing. It is home to some of our most distinguished authors and our most noteworthy titles. Whilst we are very disappointed with this development, we’re pleased that Gomer will continue to take care of the thousands of titles and important authors which comprise their backlist and ensure that popular titles remain in print. We will continue to work with Gomer Press over the coming months to ensure that the books which received a grant are published or reassigned. Meanwhile the Distribution Centre will continue to act as Gomer Press’s distributor and fulfil any orders as usual.
The publishing sector in Wales is constantly evolving and we have every faith in the talent and drive publishers offer; the exciting new developments in the magazine sector, books for learners (Amdani), children and young people and self-help books (Reading Well) are all testament to that.
We will be looking at the opportunities this development offers to other publishers, new and old, and we will continue to work with all stakeholders to ensure that the publishing offered in Wales goes on to be as vibrant as it has been over the last few years.
The Books Council of Wales are launching a new competition with the Urdd for the 2020 Eisteddfod.
This is a golden opportunity for illustrators aged between 18 and 25 to compete for the chance to see their work in print, along side a brand new original story by author Manon Steffan Ros.
Helen Jones, Head of Children’s Books explained ‘The task is to create a ‘dummy’ book that will including rough sketches for a children’s picture book as well as finished artwork for at least four double-page spreads. Manon’s words will form one part of the story with the illustrations adding another dimension to the narrative.’
She added ‘ We will naturally be looking for a visually creative talent that will appeal to a young audience as well as to the adult who will be sharing the story. We will also be assessing the artistic skill of the applicants to use text with imagery, their interpretation of narrative, storytelling and characterisation.’
Arwel ‘Rocet’ Jones, Head of the Grants Department at the Books Council of Wales said ‘Many of our most iconic children’s books in Welsh are picture books, from the Sali Mali series to Rala Rwdins, and developing illustrators who can tell original stories for younger readers is as important as developing authors. I truly hope that this competition will help to nurture new talent in this field.’
Text for the story will be supplied by contacting the Urdd or the Books Council. Details of the competition can be found on page 57 of the Competition Schedule on the Urdd’s website. Closing date for entries is March 1 2020.
For further information, contact Helen Jones, Head of the Children’s Books and Reading Promotion Department, Books Council of Wales, Castell Brychan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2JB 01970 624151 helen.jones@books.wales(Photo – Keith Morris)
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This year’s medal is presented for a volume of creative prose of no more than 40,000 words, on the theme of ‘Cylchoedd ‘ (‘Circles’). The adjudicators were Mererid Hopwood, Alun Cob and Aled Islwyn.
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