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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  14. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  15. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  16. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  17. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  18. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  19. 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?
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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