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Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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Rachel explains using aspects of Scottish folklore to explore LGBTQ themes
  1. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  8. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  9. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  10. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  11. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  14. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  15. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  16. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  17. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  18. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  19. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  20. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  21. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  22. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
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