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Quick facts for kids Malorie Blackman OBE | |
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| Born | (1962-02-08) 8 February 1962 (age 62) Merton, London, England |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Thames Polytechnic; National Film and Television School |
| Genre | Children's literature, science fiction, mystery, thriller and horror; poetry |
| Notable works | The Noughts and Crosses series |
| Notable awards | Eleanor Farjeon Award, 2005 PEN Pinter Prize, 2022 |
Malorie BlackmanOBE (born 8 February 1962) is a British writer who held the position of Children's Laureate from 2013 to 2015.
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She primarily writes literature and television drama for children and young adults. She has used science fiction to explore social and ethical issues, for example, her Noughts and Crosses series uses the setting of a fictional alternative Britain to explore racism.
Blackman has been the recipient of many honours for her work, including the 2022 PEN Pinter Prize.