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Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman OBE is a British writer who held the position of Children's Laureate from 2013 to 2015.

She primarily writes literature and television drama for children and young adults. She has used science fiction to explore social and ethical issues. Her critically and popularly acclaimed Noughts and Crosses series uses the setting of a fictional dystopia to explore racism.

Blackman has been the recipient of many honours for her work including, most recently, the 2022 PEN Pinter Prize.

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British author, Children's Laureate

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British author, Children's Laureate

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Children's fiction Juvenile fiction Fiction Children's stories, English Readers Juvenile Fiction Science fiction Betsey Biggalow (Fictitious character) West indies, fiction Kidnapping Manners and customs Mystery and detective stories Social life and customs Friendship Interpersonal relations, fiction Kidnapping, fiction Prejudices Racisme Romans Terrorism Amour Anglais (Langue) Brothers and sisters Brothers and sisters, fiction Children's stories

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Britain West Indies York

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A boy getting a heart transplant with a pigs heart

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  • MALORIE BLACKMAN
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  • Blackman Malorie
  • Blackman, Malorie
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