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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  14. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  15. 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?
  16. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  18. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  19. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  20. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  21. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  22. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
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