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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  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. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  12. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  13. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  14. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  15. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  16. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  17. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  18. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  19. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  20. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
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