Stars of the Shelves

Public libraries across Wales have taken part in an exciting new project with the Welsh Book Council. Stars of the Shelves has given funding to libraries to invite authors to libraries to hold workshops with local schools in Welsh and English.

In Denbighshire we had the privilege of collaborating with the amazing authors Anni Llŷn, Damian Harvey and Rebecca Roberts. Over 400 children from 12 schools across Denbighshire attended sessions in St Asaph, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Denbigh and Ruthin Libraries. They had the opportunity to enjoy the special experience of meeting an author and take part in lively and exciting workshops that ignited the imagination and stimulated creativity.

Denbigh and Ruthin Libraries welcomed the author Anni Llŷn who held workshops with Betws Gwerful Goch, Bro Elwern, Henllan, Pant Pastynog, Pen Barras, Pentrecelyn, Tremeirchion and Twm o'r Nant Schools. She discussed her books introducing various language skills spurring the children's interest to write creatively.

The author Damian Harvey visited St Asaph and Rhyl Libraries with fun, energetic sessions discussing his life as an author and his books. Children from Ysgol Esgob Morgan, St. Asaph VP and Christ the Word Schools were welcomed to the libraries.

There was also a creative session with students from Prestatyn High School with author Rebecca Roberts in Prestatyn Library as part of the project.