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Libraries should be ‘ringfenced and protected’, Malorie Blackman says

Former children’s laureate tells Hay festival audience that her local library was essential to her career as a writer

The Guardian - UK

Queen Camilla draws her own crown and isn't covered with mud at Bristol school visit

Everywhere you looked there was a household name children's author working with the children

Bristol Post

Stormzy’s #Merky Books festival aims to ‘light imaginations’ of young storytellers

Speaker Malorie Blackman says two-day event exists to ‘spark the aspirations’ of those who might not have considered a creative career

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Don’t write what you know, write what you feel: bestselling authors offer tips on World Book Day

Malorie Blackman advises budding authors to pick up on news stories, but Julia Donaldson warns of pitfalls – and Alan Moore says you should read terrible books as well as good ones

The Guardian - UK

Malorie Blackman and John Agard to headline Stormzy’s #Merky Books literature festival

The rapper launched his publishing imprint in 2018 in partnership with Penguin Random House

The Independent UK

Stormzy’s #Merky Books launches literature festival to ‘inspire young creatives’

The grime star said he was ‘proud’ to offer the two-day event headlined by Wretch 32, John Agard and Malorie Blackman

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on declining authors’ pay: an unequal burden

Editorial: A steep slump in average earnings not only affects individuals, but impoverishes literature by dictating which stories get told

The Guardian - UK

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Adaptation of Malorie Blackman's Noughts and Crosses coming to Liverpool

The performance is coming to the Liverpool Playhouse Theatre this November

Liverpool Echo

How the first female Time Lord changed Doctor Who forever

As Jodie Whittaker hands the baton to Ncuti Gatwa, we reflect on how embracing diversity has led to some of the show’s most unflinching and affirming tales

The Guardian - UK

Former Children's Laureate joins calls for Black history to be compulsory in UK schools

Malorie Blackman who is best known for Noughts and Crosses which was turned into a BBC drama, said that history lessons should tell “the whole truth” about Britain's role in slavery.

Daily Mirror

My Brother Sean illustrator laments lack of Black children’s authors

Errol Lloyd hopes for emergence of new crop of writers, as Newcastle exhibition opens

The Guardian - UK

Just Sayin’ by Malorie Blackman review – against the odds

The former children’s laureate shares her sometimes enraging story of rejection, determination and resilience

The Guardian - UK

Malorie Blackman: ‘Thank God that’s done!’

The former children’s laureate on the end of the Noughts & Crosses series, why her memoir is the hardest book she’s written, and her soft spot for murder detective games

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Explore the little-known story of Hitler’s niece and more in Forbidden History

From Geli Raubal’s life and death to the mystery of Prince George, the Duke of Kent, this new series shines a light on the untold tales of our past. Plus: five podcasts on rock’n’roll excess

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Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace named PEN Pinter Prize International Writer of Courage 2022

Bahraini academic-activist-blogger Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace was named as PEN Pinter Prize International Writer of Courage 2022 by author Malorie Blackman, PEN Pinter Prize 2022 winner, on October 10. Al-Singace is currently serving a life-sentence for his 2011 protests for supporting pro-democracy.

Evening Standard

V&A looks to return Asante treasures to Ghana, putting it at odds with the PM

V&A DIRECTOR Tristram Hunt has put himself at odds with the Government by signalling the museum will give back looted Asante gold treasures to Ghana.

The Guardian - UK

‘Immensely brave’: Abduljalil al-Singace named international writer of courage

The Bahraini activist who is serving a life sentence in prison for his role in anti-government protests was chosen to share the PEN Pinter prize by Malorie Blackman

Evening Standard

Autumn reads — the best new books for 2022

Clear a physical space in your house and a mental space in your head for this season’s biggest-hitting new releases, says our resident expert bookworm Francesca Brown

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Malorie Blackman awarded PEN Pinter Prize 2022, becomes first children's and YA author to win it

Author Malorie Blackman is awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2022, which makes her the first children’s and Young Adult writer to win the award. Blackman has penned over 70 children and YA books.

The Independent UK

Malorie Blackman becomes first young adult author to be awarded PEN Pinter Prize

Blackman has written more than 70 books for children and young adults, including the popular Noughts And Crosses series.

The Guardian - UK

Malorie Blackman’s ‘dynamic imaginary worlds’ win her the PEN Pinter prize

Noughts & Crosses author praised by judges for ‘challenging issues of injustice in a way that is totally engaging’

The Guardian - UK

Noughts + Crosses review – stilted, confused and poorly executed

Season two of the Malorie Blackman adaptation sets out to be a chilling fable, a shaming call to action, but, sadly, it fails to make the transition from page to screen

Wales Online

Noughts + Crosses Series 2: What time is it on, who's in the cast and what happened at the end of Series 1?

The BBC series returns in a slightly later time than expected

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Malorie Blackman’s Noughts + Crosses is back – with new surprises

The alternative-world reverse-race drama couldn’t feel more timely. Plus: Julia cooks up some comfort viewing. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

‘Tone deaf’: Optics of William and Kate’s Jamaica tour questioned after photos draw ridicule

‘Do Prince William and Kate employ even one person of colour in their PR depts and run optics of ... images .. by them first?’ asks author Malorie Blackman

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