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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  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. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  11. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  15. School days
    03:57
    School days
  16. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  17. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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