What is YA Fantasy? YA Fantasy is a literary genre featuring magic and fantastical elements written for young adults (primarily teens) between the ages of 12 and 18. As such, common side themes include growing up, personal and emotional development,…
5 Underrated YA Books To Fall in Love With
Most of us have heard of (and read!) the blockbusters, but what about underrated YA books? What about genuinely worthy gems of literature that, while impressive, maybe didn’t get the same amount of attention, movie deals, or NYT bestseller status?…
7 Fantasy Books for YA with Welsh or Celtic Elements
If fantasy books for YA featuring fairy folk, medieval Welsh adventure, the Otherworld, and Afallon (the Isle of Apples) are your thing, then this list is for you. While it’s all very magical and exciting, some of the creatures you…
11 Welsh Mother’s Day Gifts Filled with Love and Joy
On this special occasion, honor your mam with the perfect Welsh Mother’s Day gifts to show her how much she means to you. These thoughtful gifts inspired by or from Cymru (Wales) will surely make her smile and show her…
7 Otherworldly Celtic Fantasy Books for 14 Year Olds
These 7 fantasy books for 14 year olds all embrace themes steeped in Celtic mythology, magic, or the concept of the otherworld. While the Celts once occupied much of Europe, the Roman invasion reduced their numbers to small, isolated groups. Luckily, their stories survived in…
The Breed That Inspired the Cute Welsh Terrier Stuffed Animal
The cute and cuddly Welsh Terrier stuffed animal is, of course, modeled after a small black-and-tan hunting dog bred several hundred years ago in Cymru’s rural mountains and valleys. Like all terriers, this hardy breed has surprising skill at cornering…