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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  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. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  15. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  16. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  17. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  18. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  19. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  20. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  21. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  22. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
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