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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  15. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  16. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  17. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  18. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  19. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  20. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  21. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  22. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  23. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
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