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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. 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. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  10. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  11. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  12. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  13. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  14. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  15. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  16. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  17. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  18. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
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