Malorie Blackman

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Malorie Blackman (2007)

Malorie Blackman (born February 8, 1962 in Clapham , London ) is a British author . She was named Children's Laureate 2013–2015.

Malorie Blackman worked in a variety of professions prior to her writing career. In addition to working as a database manager, system programmer, receptionist and employee of a catering company, she worked as a saleswoman. During this time she made many trips that shaped her later literary orientation.

Today she is a full-time author and primarily writes children's books. She has currently published over 50 books, some of which have been made into films. She has also received numerous awards for her work.

The avid piano, saxophone and computer player Malorie Blackman lives in London with her husband and daughter.

Her work Himmel und Hölle ("Noughts & Crosses", 2001), published in German in 2008 , caused a sensation. The book deals with the subject of racism from an unusual point of view: The oppressed people are white.

Works

The cover of Double Cross
  • Not So Stupid !, 1990
  • Elaine, You're a Brat !, 1991
  • Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins (illustrated by Pat Ludlow ), 1991
  • That New Dress (illustrated by Rhian Nest James ), 1991
  • Betsey Biggalow is Here! (illustrated by Lis Toft ), 1992
  • Betsey Biggalow, the Detective (illustrated by Lis Toft), 1992
  • Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures (illustrated by Lis Toft), 1992
  • Hacker, 1992
  • Trust Me, 1992
  • Betsey Biggalow: Hurricane Betsey (illustrated by Lis Toft), 1993
  • Crazy Crocs (with Alexander McCall Smith and Sally-Ann Lever ), 1994
  • Girl Wonder to the Rescue (illustrated by Lis Toft), 1994
  • Magic Betsey! (illustrated by Lis Toft), 1994
  • My Friend's a Gris-Quok (illustrated by Philip Hopman ), 1994
  • Rachel and the Difference Thief (illustrated by Kim Harley ), 1994
  • Rachel versus Bonecrusher the Mighty, 1994
  • Jack Sweettooth the 73rd, 1995
  • Mrs Spoon's Family (illustrated by Jan McCafferty ), 1995
  • Operation Gadgetman !, 1995
  • The Space Stowaway, 1995
  • Thief !, 1995
  • Whizziwig (illustrated by Stephen Lee ), 1995
  • ANTIDOTE, 1996
  • Betsey Biggalow: Betsey's Birthday Surprise (illustrated by Lis Toft), 1996
  • Grandma Gertie's Haunted Handbag (illustrated by David Price ), 1996
  • Peril on Planet Pellia (illustrated by Patrice Aggs ), 1996
  • The Mellion Moon Mystery (illustrated by Patrice Aggs), 1996
  • The Quasar Quartz Quest (illustrated by Patrice Aggs), 1996
  • The Secret of the Terrible Hand (illustrated by Patrice Aggs), 1996
  • Computer Ghost, 1997
  • Don't Be Afraid, 1997
  • Out of This World, 1997
  • Pig-Heart Boy, 1997
  • UKRA Award Winner 1998
  • Wirral Children's Paperback of the Year Award 1999
  • BAFTA for the Best Children's Drama 2000
  • Space Race (illustrated by Colin Mier), 1997
  • Aesop's Fables (retold with illustrations by Patrice Aggs), 1998
  • Fangs (illustrated by Tony Blundell), 1998
  • Lie Detectives, 1998
  • Words Last Forever, 1998
  • Animal Avengers (illustrated by Stik ), 1999
  • Dangerous Reality, 1999
  • Dizzy's Wak (illustrated by Pamela Venus ), 1999
  • Forbidden Game, 1999
  • Hostage (illustrated by Derek Brazell ), 1999
  • Marty Monster (illustrated by Kim Harley ), 1999
  • Peacemaker and Other Stories (illustrated by Peter Richardson and David Hine ), 1999
  • Whizziwig Returns (illustrated by Stephen Lee), 1999
  • Tell Me No Lies, 2000
  • Anansi and the Rubber Man, 2001
  • I want a cuddle! (illustrated by Joanne Partis ), 2001
  • Noughts & Crosses, 2001 (German Heaven and Hell , 2008)
  • Snow Dog (illustrated by Sami Sweeten ), 2001
  • Dead Gorgeous, 2002
  • Jessica Strange (with Alison Bartlett ), 2002
  • The Monster Crisp-Guzzler (illustrated by Sami Sweeten ), 2002
  • An Eye for an Eye, 2003
  • Sinclair Wonder Bear (illustrated by Deborah Allwright ), 2003
  • The Amazing Adventures of Girl Wonder (illustrated by Lis Toft ), 2003
  • Cloud Busting, 2004
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize 2004 silver
  • Knife Edge, 2004 (German ash and embers )
  • Checkmate, 2005 (German checkmate )
  • The Deadly Dare Mysteries (illustrated by Neil Chapman), 2005
  • Whizziwig and Whizziwig Returns (republished in one issue), 2005
  • Double Cross, 2008
  • Boys don't cry, 2010
  • Peacemaker, 2016

Honors

  • Stockport Children's Book of the Year Award 2000 - Key Stage 4 - Tell Me No Lies
  • Stockport Children's Book of the Year Award 1997- Key Stage 3 - Antidote (Doubleday / Yearling)
  • Excelle / Write Thing Children's Author of the Year Award 1997
  • Young Telegraph / Fully Booked Children's Book of the Year Award 1996 - Thief!
  • Prix ​​Danube Children's Jury Prize 2001.
  • Inclusion in the anthology New Daughters of Africa 2019

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ "Malorie Blackman" . Children's Laureate (childrenslaureate.org.uk). Booktrust. (English)
personal data
SURNAME Blackman, Malorie
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British author
DATE OF BIRTH February 8, 1962
PLACE OF BIRTH Clapham , London