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The power of words
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David Almond marvels at the brain, young people's enthusiasm for books, and demonstrates the power of words on the mind.
  1. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  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. 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. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  9. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  10. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  11. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  12. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  13. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  14. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  15. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  16. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
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    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
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