Audio & Video
The origins of 'Lads'
Alan Bissett chats to presenter Nick Sheridan about how his book Lads came about.
- The origins of 'Lads'
- Introduction
- Genre
- The World
- Drawing out the secret character
- Character and story
- Stuff
- Obstacles
- Choices
- Summary
- Questions from schools
- The Great Storm Whale reading
- Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
- Illustrating the Book
- Hercules Song
- Questions from schools
- Pupils' questions
- McLean Primary eco projects
- Have a go!
- Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World



















