Happy Welsh Heritage Week!

July 28^th kicked off Welsh Heritage Week, a week dedicated to celebrating Welsh culture, language, and traditions. People from across North America gather around to honor their Welsh heritage by singing traditional Welsh hymns, reading famous literature and reciting poetry.

We are celebrating Welsh Heritage Week by highlighting some of our favorite books from Welsh publishers Y Lolfa, Dragon Press, CAA Cymru, and more!

Check out some of our favorite titles!

Cyfres Amdani: Y Llyfr

by Pegi Talfryn

This mystery novel follows a young girl from Newcastle upon Tyne who comes to Wales to start her journey learning the Welsh language.

Casa Cadwaladr

by Rhian Cadwaladr

This beautifully illustrated book which is a combination of family recipes and memories by a popular actress.

Point and Find: First Welsh Words

by Vicky Barber

Over 100 familiar first words for you to learn together in Welsh! From zoos and farms to vehicles, each illustrated scene is full of details to discuss and discover.

Teach Your Cat Welsh

by Anne Cakebread

A retro-style picture book with over 60 Welsh words and phrases to practice with your cat, featuring illustrations and a pronunciation guide.

Faster Than the Swords

by Myrddin ap Dafydd

It’s summer 1843 – the time of the Rebecca Riots – two teenage twins find themselves caught up in the struggle, but they need to learn how to run faster than the swords…