The Tir na n-Og Shadowing Scheme provides the opportunity for teachers and pupils to read and discuss the titles on the Tir na n-Og shortlists and cast their votes for the Readers’ Choice Award.

Schools can register to shadow one of the three award categories and will receive a free shadowing pack with book summaries, comments from the official judges, information about the authors, book-related activities and voting cards for the relevant category:

• Welsh-langauge Primary (ages 4-11)
• Welsh-language Secondary (ages 11-18)
• English-language title with an authentic Welsh dimension (ages 4-18)

Timetable:

• The shortlists are announced in March and shadowing begins.
• Votes for the Readers’ Choice Awards must be submitted by mid-May.
• The winners are announced in May/June.

Cost: Registration is free. Discounts on the shortlisted titles are available for all other participating schools.

About the Books Council of Wales: The Books Council of Wales is a national charity that supports and develops the publishing industry of Wales. Established in 1961, the Books Council of Wales works with publishers to nurture new talent and content in Welsh and English and promotes literacy and reading for pleasure through a range of campaigns, activities and events across Wales.