Malorie Blackman

06/10/2018 14 min

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As the new series of Dr Who launches, Mark Coles profiles the life of new Dr Who script writer and distinguished children's author Malorie Blackman.The former Children's Laureate has been called a “phenomenal author and a childhood hero” by rapper Stormzy and name checked on Tiny Tempah's hit Written In The Stars.She has written over 60 books for children and young adults, plays the drums, speaks several languages and apparently Klingon.Producers: Diane Richardson, Smita Patel and Jade Thompson.
Editor: Emma Rippon

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