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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  15. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  16. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  17. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  18. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  19. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  20. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  21. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  22. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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