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Books and confidence
Can books and television help young people to come out?
  1. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  12. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  13. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  14. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  17. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  18. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  19. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  20. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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