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Working with young writers
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Rachel and Dean describe the work they do with young people.
  1. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  14. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  15. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  16. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  19. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  20. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  21. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  22. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
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