Linda Tomos CBE Appointed as Chair, Books Council of Wales

Linda Tomos CBE Appointed as Chair, Books Council of Wales

Jul 25, 2022

Linda Tomos CBE appointed as Chair, Books Council of Wales Linda Tomos has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Books Council of Wales at the Council’s AGM, held on Monday, 25 July. Linda succeeds Professor M. Wynn Thomas, who is retiring after...
A day of celebrations for young readers from all over Wales

A day of celebrations for young readers from all over Wales

Jun 27, 2022

A DAY OF CELEBRATION FOR YOUNG READERS FROM ALL OVER WALES Aberystwyth Arts Centre was full to the rafters with children from all over Wales on 21–23 June when they came to take part in the national rounds of Darllen Dros Gymru and BookSlam, reading competitions...

Tir na n-Og 2022 Author Videos

Jun 8, 2022

Find out more about the brilliant books which were shortlisted or were winners in the 2021 Tir na n-Og Awards in this series of video interviews, discussions and readings with the authors. .            ...
Announcing the winner of the 2022 Tir na n-Og Award

Announcing the winner of the 2022 Tir na n-Og Award

Jun 2, 2022

Strong characters lead the way to win the Tir na n-Og 2022 Welsh-language children’s book awards This year’s winners of the Welsh-language Tir na n-Og children’s book awards were announced today, Thursday, 2 June, in a special celebration at the Urdd Eisteddfod in...
Winner of children’s picture book illustration competition announced

Winner of children’s picture book illustration competition announced

May 31, 2022

Winner of children’s picture book illustration competition announced The Books Council of Wales is delighted to announce the winner of a special competition organised with Urdd Gobaith Cymru to find new talent in the field of children’s book illustration. The prize is...