The perfect gift? A Penguin Shop gift card
  • Home
  • Authors
  • Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman

Praise for Noughts & Crosses

This epic tome packs some powerful political punches to which readers will undoubtedly respond. But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave.

Guardian

A stimulating and emotionally satisfying novel, set in an alternate reality where racial stereotypes are turned upside down.

Financial Times

An inspired take on Romeo and Juliet, Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice without ever coming across as didactic. Unforgettable.

The Independent

This epic tome packs some powerful political punches to which readers will undoubtedly respond. But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave.

Guardian

A stimulating and emotionally satisfying novel, set in an alternate reality where racial stereotypes are turned upside down.

Financial Times

An inspired take on Romeo and Juliet, Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice without ever coming across as didactic. Unforgettable.

The Independent

This epic tome packs some powerful political punches to which readers will undoubtedly respond. But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave.

Guardian

A stimulating and emotionally satisfying novel, set in an alternate reality where racial stereotypes are turned upside down.

Financial Times

An inspired take on Romeo and Juliet, Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice without ever coming across as didactic. Unforgettable.

The Independent

Books by Malorie Blackman

By signing up, I confirm that I'm over 16. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, including for our recommendations, please visit our Privacy Policy.

Series by Malorie Blackman

Articles featuring Malorie Blackman

The Penguin books that inspired generations of young readers

The Penguin books that inspired generations of young readers

To celebrate Penguin’s 90th birthday, we round up some of the books that inspired generations of young people to grow up with a love of reading, with help from Dame Jacqueline Wilson.

Videos

Malorie Blackman Reacts To Fan Messages

Malorie Blackman Reacts To Fan Messages

The Cast of Noughts and Crosses Answer Fan Questions!

The Cast of Noughts and Crosses Answer Fan Questions!

School resources

Primary school resources

Authorfy
Malorie talks about sensitive storylines, her journey to publication, beating writer's block and more.

BBC Teach
Nigel Clarke finds out about the children's author Malorie Blackman, including how she began her writing career.

BBC Live Lessons, 500 word special
Top authors including Malorie Blackman share advice on story settings, characters and plot in this creative writing Live Lesson.

BBC Live Lesson, World Book Day special
Featuring Malorie Blackman, this programme challenges students to share stories and complete fun reading and writing activities.

Twinkl
Who is Malorie Blackman? Discover the author and her famous books.

Secondary school resources

BBC Maestro masterclass
Literary icon Malorie Blackman shares 30 years of writing expertise over 26 comprehensive lessons and exercises.

Scottish Book Trust
Explore Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses and its themes of equality, conflict and political activism.