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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. 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. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  10. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  11. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  12. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  13. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  14. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  15. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  16. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  17. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  18. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
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