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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  14. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  17. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  18. 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?
  19. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  20. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  21. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  22. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
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