Malorie Blackman on Noughts & Crosses' 25th Anniversary
Malorie Blackman discusses the enduring relevance of her YA classic Noughts & Crosses, inspired by 1990s racism, and her journey from rejection to literary stardom.
Malorie Blackman discusses the enduring relevance of her YA classic Noughts & Crosses, inspired by 1990s racism, and her journey from rejection to literary stardom.
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Malorie Blackman's groundbreaking novel Noughts & Crosses marks 25 years, transforming young adult fiction with its powerful themes of love and racial injustice.
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