Literary Medal - 6 Aug 2008

Mererid Hopwood wins the 2008 Literary Medal for her novel, O Ran.

Daniel Owen Memorial Prize 2008 - 5 Aug 2008

The winner of the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize for 2008 is Ifan Morgan Jones for his novel,  Igam Ogam.

Dylan Thomas Literary Prize Longlist - 15 Jul 2008

A long-list of 14 books being considered for the Dylan Thomas literary prize has been announced in Swansea. Actor Michael Sheen unveiled the list of English language writers under 30, drawn from around the world. The biennial  £60,000 prize has become one of the largest literary awards, with the winner announced in November. The list includes authors from Wales, and the rest of UK, South Africa, Kenya, the US and Iran.

Book of the Year 2008 - 2 Jul 2008

Dannie Abse has won the 2008 Book of the Year award for his volume  The Presence  (Hutchinson)

Financial Support for the Welsh-Language Press - 30 May 2008

The Welsh Books Council announced today that Golwg Ltd. will be the recipient of the funding allocated by the Welsh Assembly Government towards developing the Welsh-language Press.

News Archive

• Daniel Owen Memorial Prize 2008
• The Cardiff National Eisteddfod
• Dylan Thomas Literary Prize Longlist
• Give a Book Week
• Book of the Year 2008
• Give a Book Week Launched!
• Financial Support for the Welsh-Language Press
• The Welsh Tir na n-Og Awards 2008
• Book of the Year Shortlist
• Children's Poet Laureate Announced
• Hay Festival 2008
• Books from Wales at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
• St Melangell Pilgrimage
• The 2008 English Tir na n-Og Award
• Barry and Llanelli chosen as 'Reading Towns'
• Cinnamon Author scoops major Scottish prize
• Alcemi Wins Literary Award Nomination
• Bedwen Lyfrau Book Festival
• New Library of Wales Titles
• Wales Book of the Year 2008 Long List