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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. 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. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  10. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  11. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  12. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  13. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  14. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  15. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  16. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  17. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
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