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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  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. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  15. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  16. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  17. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  18. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  19. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  20. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  21. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  22. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  23. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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