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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  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. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  12. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  15. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  16. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  17. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  18. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  19. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  20. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
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