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Cardboard Cowboys reading
Brian reads from the opening chapter of Cardboard Cowboys.
  1. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  12. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  13. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  14. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  15. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  16. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  17. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  18. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  19. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
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