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Vivian talks titles
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Vivian explains how the titles are selected for her books
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    Vivian talks titles
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  2. Who likes stories?
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    Who likes stories?
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  3. Talking in class
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  4. Actor Vivian
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  5. Writing a story down
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    Writing a story down
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  6. Story build (part 1)
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  7. Story build (part 2)
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  8. Alfie Onion
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  9. Questions for Vivian
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  10. Chocolate Cake
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  11. Comics
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  12. McLean Primary eco projects
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  13. Process of illustration and writing
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    Process of illustration and writing
  14. Alastair’s influences
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    Alastair’s influences
  15. The World of the Crossing
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    The World of the Crossing
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
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    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
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  19. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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