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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  16. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  17. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  18. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  19. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  20. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  21. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  22. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  23. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
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