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Introducing us to new historical figures
Catherine discusses discovering some of history's amazing, less well known figures.
  1. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  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. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  15. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  16. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  17. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  18. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  19. How to Draw Eric Dynamite
    08:33
    How to Draw Eric Dynamite
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  21. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  22. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  23. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
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