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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  8. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  9. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  10. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  11. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  12. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  13. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  14. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  15. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  16. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
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