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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  2. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  8. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  9. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  10. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  11. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  12. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  13. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  14. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  15. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  16. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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