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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  7. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  8. 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?
  9. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  10. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  11. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  14. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  15. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
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