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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 Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  6. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  7. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  14. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  15. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  16. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  17. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  18. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  19. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  20. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  21. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  22. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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