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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  11. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  12. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  13. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  14. 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?
  15. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  16. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  17. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  18. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  19. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
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