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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  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. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  12. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  13. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  14. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  15. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  16. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  17. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  18. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  19. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
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    04:08
    Reading of The River
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