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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  12. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  14. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  15. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  18. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  19. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  20. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
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