Gwynne Williams (born 1937) is a

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writer of poetry and prose as well as a translator of numerous literary works from

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into

. A strong proponent of

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, the native language of Wales, Williams has been writing since the 1950s, with several volumes in print, including ''Rhwng gewyn ac asgwrn'' (1969), ''Gwreichion'' (three editions between 1973 and 1991) and ''Pysg'' (two editions in English and Welsh, 1986). Starting in 1970, he has also translated the works of

Jez Alborough Jez Alborough (born 12 November 1959) is an English writer and illustrator of children's literature, children's picture books that have been translated into at least 15 languages and have been recognized for numerous awards. Albrough was born in ...

, Jan Fearnley, Judy Hindley,

Mick Inkpen Mick Inkpen (born 22 December 1952) is a British author and illustrator. He is best known for his creations Kipper the Dog and Wibbly Pig. Background Inkpen was born on 22 December 1952 in Romford, Essex, England. He was educated at Royal ...

Colin McNaughton Colin McNaughton (born 18 May 1951) is a British writer and illustrator of over seventy children's books. He is also a poet, focusing mainly on humorous children's poetry. He trained in graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design in ...

, Alison Ritchie,

Roald Dahl Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short-story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter ace of Norwegian descent. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Dahl has be ...

and others, specialising particularly in children's books, with over 35 titles in print. He also has a regular presence at Welsh-language literary events and on

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-based division, BBC Cymru Wales.appearance by Gwynne Williams at Wrexham Library literary event
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