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The main characters
Jenny introduces the main characters in the book.
  1. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  2. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  14. 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?
  15. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  19. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  21. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
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