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Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
James tells us why he thinks there’s such enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic in schools.
  1. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  12. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  15. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  16. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  17. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  18. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
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