Join the Young People’s Panel
Are you aged 17 to 20? The Books Council of Wales is inviting enthusiastic individuals to join its Young People’s Panel – whether you’re a keen reader or not. If you have opinions to share and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
As a panel member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Share your reading experiences
- Explore new ways to promote reading
- Help judge the Wales Children’s & Young People’s Book Cover of the Year
- Gain valuable insight into the publishing industry
- Take part in exciting events run by the Books Council of Wales
- Highlight themes and topics that should be addressed in future publications
Panel format
The panel meets three times a year: once in person (venue to be confirmed) and twice online.
Panel members will receive £100 for each meeting attended.
Interested? Complete the application form below by 18 July 2025.
Ffurflen gais – Application form
For more information, contact us at: children@books.wales
Here’s a taste on YouTube of the Books Council’s work A taste of Our Story – Publishing voices today – YouTube
OCCASIONAL WORK
The Books Council is keen to create a list of people who would be willing to undertake occasional work from time to time. The work would consist mainly of collating and packing leaflets. The work will be bases in Aberystwyth.
If you are interested in the work, please contact the Books Council by email at castellbrychan@books.wales or by letter. The list will be kept open and revised annually.
Watch this short film on YouTube to get a taste of the work of the Books Council – A Taste of Our Story – Voices of publishing today – YouTube
