Mary Vaughan Jones facts for kids
Mary Vaughan Jones (born May 28, 1918 – died 1983) was a super talented Welsh author and a dedicated schoolteacher. She is famous for writing many wonderful books for children, which are still loved today!
She was born in a lovely place called 'Firs Cottage' near Llanrwst in 1918. Later in her life, she passed away in the Rhuddlan area in 1983.
Her Amazing Books
Mary Vaughan Jones wrote about 20 books, mostly for children. She also wrote regularly for magazines published by the Urdd, which is a big youth movement in Wales.
Many of her books have been re-published, so new generations of kids can enjoy them. Some new books even feature her original characters, like Sali Mali a'r Ceffyl Gwyllt by Dylan Williams. Her characters are so popular that they've even appeared in children's TV shows on S4C and on fun merchandise! The first drawings for her books were done by Rowena Wyn Jones, and later by Jac Jones.
Some of her most famous books include:
- Cyfres Darllen Stori: 1. Sali Mali (First published 1969)
- Cyfres Darllen Stori: 2. Y Pry Bach Tew (First published 1969)
- Cyfres Darllen Stori: 4. Jaci Soch (First published 1969)
- Cyfres Darllen Stori: 8. Morgan a Magi Ann (First published 1975)
- Cyfres Darllen Stori: Bobi Jo (First published 1976)
- Ben y Garddwr a Storïau Eraill (This book even won an award called the Tir na n-Og Award in 1989!)
A Teacher's Journey
Before becoming a full-time author, Mary Vaughan Jones was a teacher. She taught at several schools, helping many young minds grow.
Here are some of the places where she taught:
- Ysgol Gynradd Cwm Penanner (from 1940 to 1943)
- Ysgol Lluest Aberystwyth (from 1943 to 1949)
- Ysgol Baratoad Aber-mad (from 1949 to 1953)
- Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth (from 1953 to 1958)
- She also worked as a lecturer at Coleg Normal, Bangor (from 1958 to 1972)
Remembering Her Work
To celebrate her amazing contributions to children's literature, a special award was created in her name: the Mary Vaughan Jones Award. It's a way to remember how much she did for Welsh children's books!
