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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  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. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  15. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  16. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  17. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  18. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  19. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  20. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  21. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  22. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  23. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
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