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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
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    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
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    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Reading from The Crossing
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    Reading from The Crossing
  11. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  13. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  14. Characters
    01:58
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    02:28
    Bear Moves
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. Questions and Answers
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    Questions and Answers
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    Three pointers for writers
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