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In what sort of ways can young people get involved in the poetry community?
  1. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  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. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  14. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  15. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  16. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  17. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  18. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  19. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  20. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  21. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  22. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
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