Mererid Hopwood

Mererid Hopwood comes from Cardiff though her family roots are firmly in Pembrokeshire. She now lives in Carmarthen with her husband, Martin, and their three children. She was awarded a first class honours in Spanish and German from Aberystwyth and a PhD from University College London. After many years as a University lecturer she joined the Arts Council of Wales’ team in Mid and West Wales. She is now self-employed and her main interest lies in the arts and in literature in particular. She shot to prominence in Wales in 2001 when she became the first woman ever to win the prestigious Chair at the National Eisteddfod. She has since won the National Crown and continues to be in great demand as a poet, tutor and television presenter.

A BOY CALLED DEWI
by Steffan Lloyd

The story of the young Dewi Sant, the patron saint of Wales.
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SNOWDON SHEPHERD
by Keith Bowen

Four seasons on the hill farms of north Wales.
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GOWER
by Nigel Jenkins

A sumptuous celebration of the iconic Gower coastline.
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NELSON TO THE RESCUE
by Simon Weston and David FitzGerald

A sequel to A Nod from Nelson.
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RUGBY'S BEST OF THE BEST
by Alun Wyn Bevan and Huw Evans

The perfect Christmas gift for all rugby fans.
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DUCK AND STARFISH MAKE A SPLASH
by Derek Brockway

A lively picture book for children by the popular BBC weatherman.
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INSIDE OUT: WELSH FARMING LIFE
by Steve Dubé

An informed and entertaining glance at Welsh breeds and Welsh farming traditions.
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WHEN GRANNY TELLS A STORY
by Fran Evans

Story time at Granny’s house is always an adventure!
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A CORRIS CELEBRATION
by Gwyn Briwnant Jones

A celebration of the restoration process for the Corris Railway.
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A WELSHMAN IN THE BRONX: TOMMY FARR vs JOE LOUIS
by Graeme Kent

The epic story of Tommy Farr's fight with Joe Louis for the World Heavyweight title in 1937.
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A BOY CALLED DEWI
by Steffan Lloyd

The story of the young Dewi Sant, the patron saint of Wales.
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THE CLIMBING TREE
by Mike Jenkins

A gritty novel for teenagers, where people’s activities are under constant IT surveillance....
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DIWRNOD PRYSUR TWTS / A BUSY DAY FOR TWTS
by Chris Glynn

A bilingual board book following Twts the baby's busy day.
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TWTS: THE BUSIEST BABY IN WALES
by Chris Glynn

A colourful, sturdy board book for toddlers to enjoy.
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