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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  10. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  11. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  12. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  13. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  14. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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