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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  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. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  16. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  17. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  18. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  19. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  20. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  21. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  22. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  23. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
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