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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. 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. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  10. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  11. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  12. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  13. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  14. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  15. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  16. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
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