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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  2. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  8. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  9. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  10. School days
    03:57
    School days
  11. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  12. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  13. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  16. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
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