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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  10. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  11. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  12. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  13. 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?
  14. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
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