About Exploring Black British Literature – Live! with Malorie Blackman
Renowned author Malorie Blackman joins us at the Library as we take our popular Exploring Black British Literature workshop live onstage for the first time!
Students who have worked with the British Library schools programme will step up to champion the work of the Black British author who they believe has had the most profound cultural impact, drawing on the Library's exceptional collection to make their case.
The audience watching on will decide the eventual winner, casting votes in an engaging public-speaking event format before Malorie shares her own literary heroes and discusses her reader identity in an unmissable Q&A session.
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Malorie Blackman
Malorie Blackman has written over 70 books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and Chasing the Stars.
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Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television. In 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children’s literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children’s Laureate. Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, Her autobiography Just Sayin’ – My Life in Words was published by Merky Books in October 2022.
About our Schools programme
Looking for inspiring and educational activities for your primary or secondary school? Join us for workshops, tours and teacher CPD events in London, Leeds, and online. View our full range of primary and secondary school activities and teacher CPDs.
How to join the event?
You will receive the link of the event via an Eventbrite email a few days before the event.
How to book?
Please book one ticket per class and add the number of attendees through the registration form.
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