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Vivian explains how the titles are selected for her books
  1. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  9. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  10. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  11. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  12. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  13. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  18. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  19. 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?
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