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The Welsh Books Council is very pleased to announce that a new and exciting series of reading books aimed at adults learning Welsh will be published shortly  –  Cyfres Amdani.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the titles on the shortlist of the prestigious Tir na n-Og Awards 2018, presented annually by the Council to honour original work by authors and illustrators of children's books in Welsh and English.

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As many as one in six adults struggle to read, and one of the main aims of Quick Reads is to encourage those reticent readers to pick up a book and give it a go. These short but compelling books, packed with big stories, are the perfect way to develop a love of reading.

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The  Welsh Books Council  is delighted to confirm that a special book to celebrate World Book Day is to be published for the first time ever in Welsh  –  and for the special price of  £1!

A fantastic line-up of authors and illustrators has been announced for the Biggest Book Show on Earth tour, which will be held in Aberystwyth and Carmarthen for the first time ever this year. Almost 1,500 children, aged between 9 and 11, will attend these events free of charge.

Geiriau Cyntaf Cyw  by Helen Davies (Y Lolfa) was chosen as the successful book after the Welsh Books Council was asked to be part of the tendering process to supply 10,000 copies of a Welsh title as part of the Flying Start programme.

7pm, Friday 16th February - Great Oak Bookshop, Llanidloes.

The Welsh Books Council Distribution Centre will be undertaking their annual stocktake this week, and all Gwales orders placed after midday on Friday, 26 January will be dealt with on Thursday, 1 February. This does not affect eBook orders.