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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  12. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  13. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  14. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  15. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  16. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  17. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  18. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  19. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  20. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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