Malorie Blackman, OBE, is a distinguished author, well known for her works for children and young adults. She was Children's Laureate 2013-15. Her accolades include the PEN Pinter Prize, a BAFTA, and the Prix Danube Children's Jury Prize. Her young adult series Noughts + Crosses was adapted twice for the stage (Royal Shakespeare Company, 2007; co-production with Derby Theatre and Pilot Theatre, 2019).