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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. 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. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  12. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  13. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  14. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  15. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  16. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  17. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  18. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  19. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  20. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
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