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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. 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. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  15. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  16. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  17. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  18. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  19. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  20. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  21. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  22. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  23. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
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