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Two of David's novels
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David Almond talks about the experiences and opinions of characters in "My Name is Mina" and "The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean".
  1. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  2. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  3. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  4. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  5. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  6. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  7. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  8. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  9. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  10. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  11. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  12. 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?
  13. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  14. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  15. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  16. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
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