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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  11. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  12. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  13. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  14. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  15. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  16. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  17. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  18. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  19. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
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