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In what sort of ways can young people get involved in the poetry community?
  1. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  14. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  15. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  16. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  17. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  18. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  19. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  20. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  21. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  22. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
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