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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
  1. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  2. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon

    Video of the full event at the Scotish Book Trust

  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  11. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  12. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  14. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  15. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  16. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  17. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  18. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  19. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
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