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Where monsters come from
How did the idea for a monster-themed book come about?
  1. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  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. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  10. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  11. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  12. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  13. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  14. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  15. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  16. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  17. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  18. 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?
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