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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
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    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
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    A novel in verse
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    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. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  15. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
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    08:33
    How to Draw Eric Dynamite
  17. Bumble and Snug reading
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    Bumble and Snug reading
  18. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
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    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  19. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  20. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  21. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  22. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
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