Malorie Blackman OBE, Children’s Laureate 2013-15 and the author of more than seventy children’s books. She is the cultural icon of the Noughts & Crosses series which was adapted for BBC One in 2020. Fans of 500 Words, know her as a judge of the competition alongside Chris Evans and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. She's passionate about sharing her love of stories and getting more children to explore their imagination. Each month Malorie and the lovemyread team curate a book for each of the 4 children's age categories.