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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. 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. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  10. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  11. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  12. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  13. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  14. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  15. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  16. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  17. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  18. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
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