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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  10. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  11. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  12. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  13. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  14. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  15. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  16. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  17. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  18. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
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