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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  10. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  11. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  12. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  13. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  14. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  15. 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?
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  18. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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