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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  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. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  14. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  15. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  16. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  17. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  19. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  20. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
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