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How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
Gray asks about the importance of LGBTQ representation in fiction.
  1. 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?
  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. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  10. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  11. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  12. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  13. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  14. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  17. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  18. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
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