Malorie Blackman

British author, Children's Laureate
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Malorie Blackman

Summary

Malorie Blackman is a human[1]. She was born in Clapham[2]. She was born on February 8, 1962[3]. She worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], children's writer[7], and screenwriter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (726 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Clapham[2], Malorie Blackman…
  • Malorie Blackman was born on February 8, 1962[3].
  • Malorie Blackman held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Malorie Blackman worked as a writer[4].
  • Malorie Blackman's professions included novelist[5].
  • Malorie Blackman worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Malorie Blackman's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Malorie Blackman's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Malorie Blackman's education included a stint at University of Greenwich[11].
  • Malorie Blackman's education included a stint at City Literary Institute[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Malorie Blackman is Noughts & Crosses[13].
  • Malorie Blackman received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Malorie Blackman received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15].
  • Malorie Blackman received the PEN Pinter Prize[16].
  • Malorie Blackman was a member of Royal Society of Literature[17].
  • Malorie Blackman is recorded as female[18].
  • Malorie Blackman's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Malorie Blackman's family name is recorded as Blackman[20].
  • Malorie Blackman's official website is recorded as http://www.malorieblackman.co.uk/[21].
  • Malorie Blackman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Malorie Blackman's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+73188'}[23].
  • Malorie Blackman's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+63677'}[24].
  • Malorie Blackman's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+77451'}[25].
  • Malorie Blackman's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+77519'}[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Malorie Blackman was born in Clapham[2]. She was born on February 8, 1962[3].

Education

Educated at University of Greenwich[11], a university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1890[29], headquartered in Old Royal Naval College[30] and City Literary Institute[12], an institute[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1919[33], headquartered in London[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], children's writer[7], and screenwriter[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Malorie Blackman is Noughts & Crosses[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and PEN Pinter Prize[16], a literary award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 2009[41].

Why It Matters

Malorie Blackman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (726 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Malorie Blackman born?

Malorie Blackman's place of birth was Clapham[2].

What did Malorie Blackman do for work?

Malorie Blackman worked as writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], children's writer[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Malorie Blackman go to school?

Malorie Blackman was educated at University of Greenwich[11] and City Literary Institute[12].

What awards did Malorie Blackman receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15], and PEN Pinter Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The London Gazette 58729. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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