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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  8. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  9. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  10. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  11. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  12. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  13. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  16. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
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