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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  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. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  12. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  13. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  14. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  15. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  16. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  17. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  18. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  19. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  20. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
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