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Black History Buff Podcast

Black history Buff 777

82 Episodes
English
Last updated Apr 02, 2020

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Day 9: Malorie Blackman: Redefining Young Adult Literature

Oct 09, 2024 • 00:01:53

King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you the inspiring story of Malorie Blackman in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this groundbreaking author revolutionized young adult fiction in Britain.

This episode covers:

Blackman's journey from aspiring writer to bestselling author
The impact of her "Noughts & Crosses" series on discussions of race in Britain
Her role as the first Black Children's Laureate and its significance
Her ongoing influence on diversity in British literature

While listening to this audio journey, imagine the worlds Blackman has created that have captivated readers across generations.

Catch the video version of this episode on our TikTok: @blackhistorybuff.

Hungry for more stories of Black British excellence? Join our Patreon community for free and unlock all 31 episodes plus behind-the-scenes content. Visit https://www.patreon.com/Blackhistorybuff to continue your exploration of Black British cultural contributions.

Let's celebrate the power of storytelling to change hearts and minds.

Blessings,

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