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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  8. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  9. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  10. 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?
  11. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  12. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  16. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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