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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  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. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  12. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  13. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  14. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  15. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  16. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  17. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  18. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  19. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  20. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
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