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Why Writing Matters by Michael Rosen

Why Writing Matters by Michael Rosen

Contributed by: Michael Rosen
Published: 07/09/2017
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Talk given by Michael Rosen to celebrate the first National Writing Day, 21 June 2017

Why Writing Matters by Jonathan Coe

Why Writing Matters by Jonathan Coe

Contributed by: Jonathan Coe
Published: 07/09/2017
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Talk given by Jonathan Coe at the Arnolfini Gallery to celebrate the first National Writing Day, 21 June 2017

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