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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
    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. 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. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  16. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  17. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  18. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  19. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  20. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  21. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  22. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  23. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
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