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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  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. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  15. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  18. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  19. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  20. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  21. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  22. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  23. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
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