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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  12. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  13. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  14. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  15. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  16. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  17. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  18. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  19. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
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