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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. 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. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  13. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  14. 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?
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  17. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  18. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  19. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  20. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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