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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  12. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  13. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  14. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  15. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  16. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  17. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  18. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  19. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
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