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Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
James tells us why he thinks there’s such enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic in schools.
  1. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  14. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  17. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  18. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  19. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  20. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  21. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  22. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
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