Malorie Blackman

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

Malorie Blackman practiced before her career as a writer many different jobs. In addition to working as a database manager, Systemprogrammiererin, receptionist, employees of a catering company, she worked as a shop assistant. During this time she undertook many journeys that shaped their later literary orientation.

Today she has been a full author and writes mainly children's books. Currently, she has published over 50 books, some of which were filmed. Next, she received numerous awards for her work.

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

Your 2008 German published book Heaven and Hell ( " Noughts & Crosses ", 2001 ) caused a sensation. The book deals with the issue of racism from a different point of view: The oppressed people are white.

Works

  • Not So Stupid!, 1990
  • 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
  • Wonder Girl 's Winter Adventures (illustrated by Lis Toft ), 1992
  • Hacker, 1992
  • WH Smith 's Mind - Boggling Book Award 1994
  • Young Telegraph / Gimme 5 Children's Book of the Year Award 1994
  • 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
  • A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E, 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 Quartz Quasar Quest ( illustrated by Patrice Aggs ), 1996
  • The Secret of the Terrible Hand (illustrated by Patrice Aggs ), 1996
  • Computer Ghost, 1997
  • Do not 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 in 2000
  • Space Race (illustrated by Colin Mier ), 1997
  • Aesop 's Fables ( retold with illustrations by Patrice Aggs ), 1998
  • Catch (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)
  • BBC Big Read Number 61
  • FCBG Children's Book Award 2002
  • Sheffield Children's Book of the Year Award 2002
  • Lancashire Children's Book of the Year Award 2002
  • Wirral Children's Paperback of the Year Award 2003
  • Fantastic Fiction Award 2004
  • 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
  • Knife Edge, 2004 ( German ash and embers )
  • Checkmate, 2005 ( German checkmate )
  • The Deadly Dare Mysteries ( illustrated by Neil Chapman ), 2005
  • Whizziwig and Whizziwig Returns ( re-release in an issue ), 2005
  • Double Cross 2008
  • Boys Do not Cry, 2010

Awards (selection )

  • 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 in 2001.
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