Malorie Blackman

January 5, 2024
Young Adult Author

Quick Facts

Malorie Blackman
Full Name Malorie Blackman
Occupation Young Adult Author
Date Of Birth Feb 8, 1962(1962-02-08)
Age 62
Birthplace Clapham Town
Country United Kingdom
Horoscope Aquarius

Malorie Blackman Biography

Name Malorie Blackman
Birthday Feb 8
Birth Year 1962
Place Of Birth Clapham Town
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Aquarius
Spouse Neil Morrison
Children(s) Elizabeth Morrison

Malorie Blackman is one of the most popular and richest Young Adult Author who was born on February 8, 1962 in Clapham Town, United Kingdom. An award-winning English author, best known for her Noughts and Crosses series of young adult books. Whizziwig Returns and Operation Gadgetman are her other books for children. She was named the Children’s Librarian of the United Kingdom in 2013.

She was mentioned in the Tinie Tempeah song Written in the Stars which reached

1 on the UK singles charts.

She married Neil Morrison in 1992 and their daughter, Elizabeth Morrison, was born in 1995.

Her novel Operation Gadgetman! was also adapted into a 1996 TV movie directed by Jim Goddard and starring Marina Sirtis.

She was born in London’s Clapham neighbourhood. In 1995, she and Neil welcomed Elizabeth, their daughter.

Malorie Blackman Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Young Adult Author
House Living in own house.

Malorie Blackman is one of the richest Young Adult Author from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Malorie Blackman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from Britain’s National Film and Television School, she began writing scripts to be used in Byker Grove and other children’s TV series. In 1990, her first book, a collection short stories for children was published.

To explore the themes of violence and racism, she uses the dystopian setting in her Noughts&crosses series.

Malorie Blackman OBE was born 8 February 1962. She 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. Her book “Pig Heart Boy” sold out within a week of publishing it.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Malorie Blackman Dating?

According to our records, Malorie Blackman married to Neil Morrison. As of December 1, 2023, Malorie Blackman’s is not dating anyone.

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In June 2013, Blackman was announced as the new Children’s Laureate, succeeding Julia Donaldson..

Facts & Trivia

Malorie Ranked on the list of most popular Young Adult Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Malorie Blackman celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

In March 2014, Blackman joined other prominent authors in supporting the Let Books Be Books campaign, which seeks to stop children’s books being labelled as ‘for girls’ or ‘for boys’.

Top Facts about Malorie Blackman

  1. Malorie Blackman is a British author of children’s and young adult books.
  2. She was born on February 8, 1962, in London, England.
  3. Blackman was appointed as the UK Children’s Laureate in 2013-2015.
  4. Her most famous work is the Noughts & Crosses series.
  5. She has written over 60 books for children and young adults.
  6. Blackman has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Carnegie Medal.
  7. In addition to writing, she has also worked as a television scriptwriter.
  8. Blackman was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2008 for services to literature.
  9. She is a strong advocate for diversity and representation in literature.
  10. Blackman continues to write and inspire readers around the world today.

What is Malorie Blackman most famous for?

Malorie Blackman’s most well-known books for young adults are: Noughts & Crosses (2001); Knife Edge (2004); Checkmate (2005); and Double Cross (2008) – which form the Noughts & Crosses series, the tale of two teenagers, Callum and Sephy.

What is Malorie Blackman real name?

Malorie Blackman OBE
Born| 8 February 1962 Clapham, London, England
Occupation| Author
Nationality| British

Why did Malorie Blackman call it Noughts and Crosses?

the story continues into the next generation over the next three books. author malorie Blackman wanted to write a book about slavery, race and racism, and called it noughts and crosses because it’s a game that ‘once you’ve grasped its objective and tactics, it invariably ends in a draw – a no-win situation.

What age are Malorie Blackman books suitable for?

Interest Age 8-12 Reading Age 8+ When it comes to writing involving, thought-provoking page-turners, Malorie Blackman is unbeatable.

Who are the noughts and crosses?

Sephy is a Cross – a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought – a ‘colourless’ member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood. But that’s as far as it can go.

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