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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. 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. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  15. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  16. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  17. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  18. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  19. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  20. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  21. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  22. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  23. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
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