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Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
Catriona and James explain why language is all about who we are.
  1. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  12. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  13. 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?
  14. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  17. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  18. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  19. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
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