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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. 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. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  14. School days
    03:57
    School days
  15. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  16. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  17. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  18. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  19. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  20. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  21. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  22. No Breathing in Class
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