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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  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. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  12. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  13. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  14. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  15. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  16. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  17. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  18. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  19. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
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