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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. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  15. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  16. School days
    03:57
    School days
  17. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  18. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  19. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  20. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  21. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  22. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  23. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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