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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  15. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  16. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  17. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  18. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  19. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  20. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  21. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  22. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  23. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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