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More than 1600 people of all ages took up the Express Yourself challenge and submitted entries in all formats ? creative writing, dance, drama, music, photography, sculpture and more.

18 winners were selected and the "creativity and imagination shown in all categories is amazing", said actress and writer Ruth Jones. List of winners' names.


The theme of the competition was ?Libraries?.

A national exhibition showcasing the winners? work is currently visiting venues across Wales so you can see the successful entries for yourself. Where and when can I see the winning entries?
Entries will also be available to view online shortly.


Winners were overjoyed to pick up their prizes at a special awards ceremony at the Senedd, Cardiff on 25 February 2010. 

View highlights of the awards ceremony

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Express Yourself! is one element of the Libraries for Life marketing campaign, which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. The campaign is part of the Assembly Government's commitment to deliver a thriving network for the 21st century.