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The local library
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David Almond recalls going to his local library and picturing his name on a book cover, and how it felt when this came true.
  1. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  4. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  5. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  6. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  7. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  8. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  9. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  10. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  11. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  12. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  13. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  16. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  17. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
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