Shadowing Scheme
Young readers
Discover the Shadowing Scheme
The Tir na n-Og shadowing scheme aims to raise awareness of the shortlisted books amongst young readers whilst they read and discuss them with like-minded peers. Readers can also vote for the Tir Na n-Og Readers’ Choice Award – a special award in each category chosen by children and young people who take part in the shadowing scheme.
Schools, libraries and other children’s reading groups can register to take part and be unofficial judges to choose a winner from the shortlisted books, with the guidance of the shadowing pack. The shadowing pack includes a summary of the books, comments from the official judges, information about the authors, games, and voting cards.
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The 2026 Shadowing Scheme opened for registration on Monday, 23 March, and the voting deadlines for the Readers’ Choice Awards were also announced on this date.
The winner of the English-language award was announced at the Pontypridd Library on 9 May 2026. The winners of the Welsh-language awards will be announced at the Urdd Eisteddfod Ynys Môn on 28 May 2026.