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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
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    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?
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    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
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    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
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    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
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    Wishes
  14. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  15. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  16. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  17. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  18. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  19. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  20. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  21. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  22. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  23. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
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