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Introducing Wain
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Rachel tells us about their verse collection, titled Wain.
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    Introducing Wain
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    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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  9. Books and confidence
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  10. The poetry community
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    The poetry community
  11. Working with young writers
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    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Mental Health
    02:25
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  14. Taking Up Boxing
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  15. Favourite book
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    Favourite book
  16. Emily's Books
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  19. Children’s Laureate
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    Early drawings
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