Winning entry for the Noughts & Crosses creative writing competition (July 2016).

My name is Jasmine, by Grace Stephens

Word of Mouth

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth: Malorie Blackman on Language

Malorie Blackman reads The Receiving End - a story about twins clashing.

Guardian Children's Books Podcast - Malorie Blackman

A short podcast of Malorie reading an extract from her book, Jon For Short

Jon For Short Podcast - Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman tells us about her book, Noble Conflict, what inspired her to write it and what it means to her.

Malorie Blackman talks about Noble Conflict

The new Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman, has written the 7th Doctor Who ebook short: The Ripple Effect. Here she is reading an extract.

Doctor Who: The Ripple Effect - extract by Malorie Blackman

MALORIE BLACKMAN has written over fifty books and is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to children's books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children's literature. She has been described by The Times as a bit of a national treasure. Malorie Blackman is the Children’s Laureate 2013–15.

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