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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  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
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    A novel in verse
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    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  15. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  16. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  17. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  18. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  19. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  20. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  21. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  22. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  23. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
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