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13 Nov 2023, 麻豆社 Pacific Quay

Authors Live Alan Bissett

Alan Bissett
Alan Bissett
Mon 13 Nov 2023 Reception
Award-winning author Alan Bissett discusses Lads: A Guide to Respect and Consent, his non-fiction title that acts as a toolkit for teenage boys, encouraging them to be their best selves. S3-6.
Award-winning author Alan Bissett discusses Lads: A Guide to Respect and Consent, his non-fiction title that acts as a toolkit for teenage boys, encouraging them to be their best selves. S3-6.

Performances & Interviews

The origins of 'Lads'
06:09
The origins of 'Lads'
Alan Bissett chats to presenter Nick Sheridan about how his book Lads came about.
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Questions from Linlithgow Academy
05:02
Questions from Linlithgow Academy
Alan responds to questions from the pupils of Linlithgow Academy.
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Flirting and locker room talk
06:28
Flirting and locker room talk
Alan defines locker room talk and explains why it鈥檚 important to challenge it.
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The Importance of Respect and Consent with Braes High School
02:37
The Importance of Respect and Consent with Braes High School
Pupils from Braes High School give us their views on key themes in Alan Bissett鈥檚 book.
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Social media and influencers
03:10
Social media and influencers
Alan gives his thoughts on the pros and cons of the social media age.
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Questions from West Calder High School
05:42
Questions from West Calder High School
Pupils from West Calder High School in West Lothian put their questions to Alan.
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Final thoughts
01:33
Final thoughts
What would Alan like readers to take away from Lads?
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About This Event

Alan Bissett speaks to broadcaster Nick Sheridan about the themes of his non-fiction book Lads: A Guide to Respect and Consent. They discuss the truth behind locker room talk, calling out disrespectful behaviour and how to avoid being 鈥榯hat guy鈥� at the party. Alan also gives his thoughts on why teenage boys need to read a book like this. Watch on 麻豆社 iPlayer. S3-S6.

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