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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  12. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  13. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  14. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  15. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  16. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  17. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  18. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  19. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  20. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
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