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Discussing illustration
Fiona talks about her approach to illustrating children's books.
  1. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  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. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  13. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  14. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  15. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  18. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  19. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  20. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
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