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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  15. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  16. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  17. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  18. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  19. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  20. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  21. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  22. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
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