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Questions from West Calder High School
Pupils from West Calder High School in West Lothian put their questions to Alan.
  1. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  2. Move it
    00:51
    Move it
  3. My dad knows everything
    04:26
    My dad knows everything
  4. Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
    05:50
    Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
  5. The noise!
    03:52
    The noise!
  6. The space
    01:18
    The space
  7. What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
    03:19
    What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
  8. Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
    04:33
    Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
  9. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  10. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  11. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  12. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  15. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  16. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  17. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  18. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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