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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  14. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  15. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  16. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  17. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  18. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  19. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  20. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
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