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0:00:16 > 0:00:21- Good evening and welcome - to a special edition of Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- For 40 years, - the Tir na n-Og Award...
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- ..has celebrated - Welsh children's literature.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- Tir na n-Og is a fabled island...
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- ..that is somewhere over there - off the coast of Ireland...
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- ..and known as the land - of perpetual youth.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- It's important to feed - the imagination of our children...
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- ..and many authors - have done just that this year.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- Before we meet the authors who have - inspired Welsh children this year...
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- ..let's hear about - the Tir na n-Og Award.
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- # He-e-ey
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- # Tir na n-Og #
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- The Tir na n-Og Award - was established in 1976...
0:01:04 > 0:01:09- ..with an award for Welsh literature - and another for English literature.
0:01:09 > 0:01:15- It's an important year as - we celebrate 40 years of the award.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- I'm delighted to have been - on the judging panel...
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- ..for the last three years.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- It has forced me to read - every new and original book...
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- ..that is published in Wales - for children and young people.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- # Tir na n-Og #
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- I find that ideas breed more ideas.
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- When I start the process, the ideas - start to flow from somewhere.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- The aim is to get them - interested in reading.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- Hopefully, it encourages them - to read more in the future.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- I hope it adds - more gravitas to the novel...
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- ..and encourages - more people to read it.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- # He-e-ey #
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- It's wonderful to see - so much original literature...
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- ..being published in Wales.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- I think the Tir na n-Og Award...
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- ..helps to raise the profile - of children's books.
0:02:14 > 0:02:15- It's important to do that.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- By promoting children's books, - we secure readers for the future.
0:02:21 > 0:02:22- # Tir na n-Og #
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- We start with the authors - for our youngest readers...
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- ..and the three authors shortlisted - in the Primary Sector.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- Ceri Wyn Jones - Santa Corn.
0:02:42 > 0:02:47- We chose Santa Corn - by Ceri Wyn Jones...
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- ..because the poetic format - was successful.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- It united the country and - celebrated our linguistic diversity.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- Ceri Wyn Jones is a chaired bard - and popular author.
0:02:59 > 0:03:05- He was raised in Pembrokeshire and - is now an editor at the Gomer Press.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- His enthusiasm for bardic workshops - for children is infectious.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- He also contributed to a book - that won a Tir na n-Og Award.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- This book was commissioned - by the Gomer Press.
0:03:19 > 0:03:24- Sioned Lleinau asked if I would - write a book for Christmas.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29- I have three small boys so thought - that I should write them a story!
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- "Down from the attic, full of cheer
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- "Came the box for the time of year
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- "I touched the side of this case
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- "And felt like I was holding - the whole of space!"
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- It's the story of a brother - and sister called Sam and Fflur.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- One is convinced that the name - of the man with the white beard...
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- ..who delivers presents at Christmas - is Santa Clos.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- The other believes - that his name is Sion Corn.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- They end up having an argument - about it all.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- "Who's this?" asked Mam
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- "Easy, too easy," answered Sam
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- "Easy, too easy," was Fflur's reply
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- "It's Santa Clos," I won't lie!
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- "No, it isn't, my sister dearest"
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- "Yelled Sam - through the tinsel forest
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- "The man with the beard and the gut
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- "Is Sion Corn and that's a fact!"
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- It's a rhyming story.
0:04:32 > 0:04:38- The children may not realize it but - it makes the story more memorable.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- "Fflur made a list - that was short and neat
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- "All her presents on a tiny sheet
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- "Sam had a list - of one hundred and seven
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- "All his presents - would reach heaven!"
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- The pictures - are colourful and funny.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- I think it's funny...
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- ..because the dog has fallen over - and has a stamp on his nose.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- In my mind, I'd pictured them - as cartoon characters...
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- ..apt for animation.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- There's the occasional argument - in my home.
0:05:15 > 0:05:20- My three little boys - are often at each other's throats...
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- ..but they are also good - at patching things up...
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- ..and have fun with each other.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- Bethan Gwanas - Coeden Cadi.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- We chose Coeden Cadi - by Bethan Gwanas...
0:05:45 > 0:05:50- ..because the story was well-written - and full of adventure...
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- ..and the book - is colourful and attractive.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- Bethan Gwanas - is now a well-known author...
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- ..and regularly guests on S4C.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- Bethan's from Rhydymain - near Dolgellau.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- She's penned novels, travel books, - short stories, stage dramas...
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- ..scripts for television - and has two Tir na n-Og Awards!
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- My great-niece, or my niece's - daughter is called Cadi...
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- ..and she had lost her father - at a young age.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- She was dealing with it - and yet still retained a lot.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29- She was taking it out on her mother - and grandmother.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34- I could see this and knew there - was a way of dealing with it...
0:06:34 > 0:06:38- ..so I wrote a story for Cadi.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- "Cadi enjoyed climbing trees.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- "Large trees, small trees, - straight trees, crooked trees.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- "Nothing frightened her.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51- "She could hang from the branches...
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- "..and even hang upside down - just like a bat!"
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- It's the story - of a determined little girl.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- She's quite sweet - but doesn't think before she speaks.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- She's very fond of climbing trees.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- One day, - there's a large gust of wind.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- Cadi is left - waving on the branches...
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- ..and is catapulted - through the clouds and swallows.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- She lands on a rainbow - and meets an array of creatures.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- "And suddenly, - there was a large gust of wind...
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- "..that shook the tree so much until - Cadi couldn't hold on any longer."
0:07:31 > 0:07:33- "Help!
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- "I can't stop!"
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- I remember the first time - that I showed the book to Cadi.
0:07:40 > 0:07:45- She was sitting in my kitchen - and saw the illustrations first.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- Her eyes were like saucers.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- It was worth seeing.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- I think that the pictures - in the book...
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- ..help those people who have never - heard this story before.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- They are full of fun - and very colourful.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- The first page - with all the little gnomes...
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- ..made me laugh a lot.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- I thought they were funny!
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- I do enjoy writing - about magical worlds...
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- ..because your imagination - runs wild.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- You can inject some humour.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28- It obviously needs a plot.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- There's the potential - to write an interesting plot.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- It needs to be a page-turner - that makes them laugh.
0:08:41 > 0:08:46- Sian Lewis and Valeriane Leblond - - Pedair Cainc Y Mabinogi.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- Sian Lewis and Valeriane Leblond...
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- ..deserved to be nominated - for this award.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- The weaving of the words - and illustrations...
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- ..in Pedair Cainc y Mabinogi - work exceptionally well.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- Originally from Aberystwyth...
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- ..Sian Lewis is the author - of over 250 children's books.
0:09:12 > 0:09:17- She's won the Mary Vaughn Jones - Award and has a Tir na n-Og Award.
0:09:17 > 0:09:22- Valeriane Leblond is a French artist - who now resides in Ceredigion.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- She's collaborated - on many Welsh books.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- Her work features - whitewashed cottages...
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- ..and rural and coastal landscapes.
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- Gordon Jones from Rily Publications - Ltd asked me to write this book.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- I've known these stories - since I was a child.
0:09:41 > 0:09:47- I studied art and literature - when I was in France.
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- I bought a French translation - of the Mabinogion a few years ago...
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- ..to learn more about Welsh history.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- The story of Branwen - is different to other books.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- There was a lot of fighting - in the book...
0:10:02 > 0:10:06- ..and all the fighting did scare me.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- "The trees moving through the ocean - are Welsh masts.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- "Bedigeidfran, my brother, - is the mountain in their midst.
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- "He walks through the waves as no - ship is large enough to carry him.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- "What about the two lakes?" - asked the servants.
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- "The lakes are the eyes on either - side of his nose," said Branwen.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- "Benigeidfran's eyes - are full of rage for Ireland...
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- "..as you have been - so cruel to me, his sister."
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- Both Sian and Gordon...
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- ..hand-picked details about - the character from the story...
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- ..such as the colour of the eyes - and hair.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- It was important - that it was like a fairy tale...
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- ..with some magical elements.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- "The giant leant over...
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- "..and stretched his long body - over the river.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- "He lay very still - until all the Welsh had crossed."
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- I enjoyed the story.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- It's strange, - interesting and unusual.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- I thought it was incredible.
0:11:18 > 0:11:23- I was delighted when - Valeriane's illustrations arrived.
0:11:23 > 0:11:29- There's one specific image with four - happy people gazing at the ocean.
0:11:29 > 0:11:30- I felt the same.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33- Aww, thank you very much.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- When you read - the story of Branwen...
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- ..it's the story of two countries - who want to live together in peace.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- There's also people - with hatred in their hearts...
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- ..who are easily offended.
0:11:49 > 0:11:54- They want to destroy that peace - and it's quite an abiding theme.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- Congratulations - to the three authors...
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- ..for being shortlisted - in the Primary Sector.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- After the break, - we hear from some former winners...
0:12:11 > 0:12:16- ..and meet the authors shortlisted - in the Secondary Sector this year.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- Don't move a muscle!
0:12:22 > 0:12:22- .
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- Welcome back.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- We're celebrating the work - of Welsh children's authors.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- Over the past 40 years...
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- ..the Tir na n-Og Award - has praised our leading writers.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51- There are many familiar names among - those who have written for children.
0:12:52 > 0:12:57- I'll never forget the buzz I got - from winning with my first book.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- It was a fantastic experience - as it was the first book I wrote.
0:13:02 > 0:13:06- I didn't expect to get published - let alone win an award.
0:13:06 > 0:13:12- People who work in the same field - feel you're worthy of an award...
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- ..and that's a massive compliment.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- It inspires you to progress - and write something else.
0:13:21 > 0:13:27- We've witnessed over the years - that the standard is improving.
0:13:27 > 0:13:32- It's a tribute to the authors...
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- ..but also to the editors - and publishers...
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- ..who work with the authors.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- Let's return to the competition...
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- ..and the three have captured the - imagination of our young readers.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- Here's the shortlist - for the Secondary Sector.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- Myrddin ap Dafydd - Stori Cymru.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- Stori Cymru by Myrddin ap Dafydd...
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- ..is a very important book - that should be in everyone's home.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- It tells the history of Wales - through stories and ballads.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- It's a delightful book.
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- Myrddin ap Dafydd is a Chief Bard - and publisher from the Conwy Valley.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- He lives on the Lleyn Peninsula and - founded Carreg Gwalch Press in 1980.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- Wales' first - Children's Poet Laureate...
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- ..is also a former - Tir na n-Og award winner.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- Stori Cymru is a map of Wales.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- As you roam the land...
0:14:40 > 0:14:44- ..it is a map that takes us back - to different periods in history.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- I've toured every corner of Wales...
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- ..from the age - of the saints and princes...
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- ..to the Industrial Age - and 20th century.
0:14:55 > 0:15:01- It's a great introductory book that - is light-hearted and everyone needs.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- There are plenty of stories - especially in the period...
0:15:06 > 0:15:12- ..dating from King Arthur - to the Great War and Hedd Wyn.
0:15:12 > 0:15:18- I feel that children and adults - lack knowledge of our past.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- We know a certain amount - but we need to dig deeper.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- "The land of the red kite
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- "Where bygone lights shine - over mountains in the morning
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- "And remains of bears, wolves - and paths lead to our past
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- "In the land of the red kite."
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- There are over 800 miles - of coastal path in Wales...
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- ..including Offa's Dyke.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- Paths are very important - here in Aberdaron.
0:15:50 > 0:15:55- The port and church is linked to - Gruffydd ap Cynan taking refuge.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- "The ports of Ychen, - Llanllawen, Ceiriad and Cae Coch
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- "Ports of chips, herring, - seaweed and the Bell Cove."
0:16:03 > 0:16:09- I enjoyed the story about the - Penal Laws of the 15th century.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- It shows the survival - of the Welsh...
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- ..after everything - we've endured in the past.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- I liked the agricultural stories.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- I was able to compare farming - of the past with today...
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- ..and all its developments.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- The process of writing the book - has taken years.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- I was invited to various schools - and worked alongside the pupils.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- We travelled back in time...
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- ..and applied the text to a story.
0:16:44 > 0:16:50- I'm delighted that families - are enthralled with the book.
0:16:50 > 0:16:56- This award is further recognition - and publicity for the book...
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- ..which aims to bring - the history of Wales alive.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- Llyr Titus - Gwalia.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- We chose Gwalia by Llyr Titus...
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- ..as it's an adventure story that's - been written well and artistically.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- It's also action-packed.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- There are illustrations with clues.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- The story is set in space...
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- ..which is refreshing - for young Welsh readers.
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- Llyr Titus hails from Brynmawr - on the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:17:39 > 0:17:45- He's a PhD research student - at the Welsh Department in Bangor.
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- He writes Welsh prose and plays - and is a science-fiction fan.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- Gwalia is his first published novel.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- Gwalia is a science-fiction novel.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- It follows Elan - and her crew on a spaceship.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02- They meet friends on the journey...
0:18:02 > 0:18:08- ..and receive a mysterious message - which they have to solve.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- I wanted to write this novel - to fill a gap in this genre.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- There was a shortage - when I was youngster.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20- I like to watch a lot - of television programmes...
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- ..and read books - about this subject.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- "Around them, - rising from the mist
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- "Was a vast valley - and straight square sides
0:18:33 > 0:18:35- "Rivers flowed from above
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- "Before falling - into huge waterfalls
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- "The waterfall spray formed rainbows
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- "That resembled bridges - at the mouth of the valley."
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- Each character had a main story - and there were a lot sub-plots.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- I liked the female lead character - as she took charge of the two boys.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- It was similar to The Hunger Games - where the female leader is fearless.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- It works on different levels - for different ages.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- It's my first children's novel - and I enjoyed writing it.
0:19:08 > 0:19:13- It's also set in space - so I had a lot more scope.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18- "Professor Hans Reiter shouted - something much worse than oops
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- "The computer said - there was no escape
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- "He accelerated hard - but it made no difference
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- "He edged towards the planet - and punched the wheel."
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- It's a unique book as there aren't - many Welsh science-fiction novels.
0:19:35 > 0:19:39- The story was captivating - and I couldn't put it down.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- I was stunned by the news - of my Tir na n-Og nomination.
0:19:44 > 0:19:49- It's fantastic, - especially as it's my first novel.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- Hopefully, - it garners more attention...
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- ..and more people - will hear about it.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- Angharad Tomos - Paent.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- The three of us - enjoyed Paent by Angharad Tomos.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- It deserved a place - on the shortlist...
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- ..due to the book's - fresh and unique form.
0:20:23 > 0:20:28- Angharad Tomos is a prominent - Welsh children's author...
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- ..and a language campaigner.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- She was born in Llanwnda - near Caernarfon...
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- ..has won - the Mary Vaughan Jones Award...
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- ..and is a Tir na n-Og winner.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- Paent is about a youngster - from Caernarfon...
0:20:43 > 0:20:44- ..called Robert Aneurin.
0:20:45 > 0:20:50- He becomes embroiled in the heated - Cymdeithas yr Iaith protests...
0:20:50 > 0:20:56- ..during the Investiture - of Prince Charles in Caernarfon.
0:20:56 > 0:21:02- He has to make big decisions - and make a stand.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- "I didn't think - the court was so big and grand
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- "It's opposite the castle - and watches over Wales."
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- "I'd passed it many times
0:21:15 > 0:21:20- "But hadn't noticed the mighty steps - and towering four columns."
0:21:20 > 0:21:26- "Victoria Reg and County Hall - were inscribed across the top
0:21:26 > 0:21:33- "On the roof, there was a statue of - a lady with a cloth over her eyes."
0:21:33 > 0:21:39- I could've made Robert a nationalist - with a direction in life...
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- ..but I made a character - that was more uncertain...
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- ..as it places pressure - on your impression of him.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- It's a light and lively read...
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- ..that raises - these age-old questions.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- It's an interesting subject - and a light lesson in history.
0:22:00 > 0:22:05- They painted signs in protest - of Welsh signs in Caernarfon.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- I always thought we had Welsh signs.
0:22:08 > 0:22:14- There are many facts - that teach us about our history...
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- ..those who were against - the Royal family...
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- ..and those who supported them.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- Some people have commented - that it's biased.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- But I'm intrigued to hear...
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- ..why you'd favour - English-only signs in Wales...
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- ..or why an English prince - should be a prince of Wales.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- I enjoyed the book - as it was like a diary.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- It uses dialogues and is informal.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- "You can't avoid - the seagulls at Caernarfon
0:22:46 > 0:22:51- "They sit on the castle - and in its empty windows."
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- It's an honour to be nominated - for a Tir na n-Og Award.
0:22:55 > 0:23:01- It creates publicity for children - and young people's books.
0:23:01 > 0:23:07- Any form of publicity is welcomed - including an all-important response.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- The three authors - in the Secondary Sector...
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- ..have certainly pleased readers.
0:23:18 > 0:23:24- Congratulations to all the authors - on the 2016 Tir na n-Og shortlist.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27- The winners are revealed - this Thursday...
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- ..at the Flintshire Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- We wish them all the best...
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- ..and thank them - for their contribution.
0:23:37 > 0:23:42- You don't have to be a child - to enjoy modern Welsh literature...
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- ..as magic awaits - both you and I on every page.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48- Thanks for your company, goodnight.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- S4C Subtitles by Tinopolis
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