The brand new World Book Day App will feature an exclusive short story by Malorie Blackman, as well as stories from other authors.
CALLUM
In a hostile alternative society, the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors by the ruling dark-skinned Crosses. Callum’s a nought. Sephy’s a Cross. In their world, they simply don’t fit – it’s as clear as black and white. But their childhood friendship has grown into intense, burning love. They have to find a way to be together. Then Sephy’s kidnapped, and Callum’s faced with a choice– his love for Sephy or his loyalty to his brother. Once that choice is made, there can be no looking back.An explosive and passionate short story, set during the timeline of Malorie Blackman’s original dystopian bestseller, Noughts and Crosses.
The World Book Day App will be available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch coming soon to the iTunes store and is absolutely FREE! There will also be a World Book Day App author event between 4.30-5.30pm on 1st March at the Apple Store, Covent Garden, featuring Malorie Blackman in conversation.
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I visited Balgowan School in Beckenham today. What a wonderful school! I really enjoyed my visit. I loved the Black History Month display on the wall as well as the other wall displays on a number of different subjects. I was also pleased to see that there was a designated space for the school library, which also contained an impressive set of steel pans. The children were kind, courteous and very friendly. A Q&A session between myself and some of the pupils was recorded for a BBC Radio programme to be released next year called MeetThe Author. The students had loads of interesting questions for me and I had a great time. Thank you to everyone at Balgowan School for a really fun morning.
D’ou want to hear me, Marcus Sedgewick and Gemma Malley discussing teenage books on Radio 4’s Open Book programme with Mariella Frostrup? Check us out in the link below.
I am very pleased to announce the launch of the new My CriBaby App! The App has been created to reflect the theme of teenage parenthood in Boys Don’t Cry. It will put your skills to the test, challenging you to look after a (very cute) baby, who plays, cries and even burps. You can also share your scores with friends on Facebook, and read the first chapter from Boys Don’t Cry. The App is available now to download from the iTunes store – there’s a free version and a full version for 59p. Hope you like it – and please do share your thoughts here!
I’d like to say a big thank you to Silverdells Book Store in Kirkham (who serve fabulous ice-cream), W H Smiths in Brent Cross and Waterstones (Leeds, Bromley, Worcester and Kensington), who made me feel so welcome on my book tour. I really appreciate it.
I’d like to say a big thank you to Silverdells Book Store in Kirkham (who serve fabulous ice-cream), W H Smiths in Brent Cross and Waterstones (Leeds, Bromley, Worcester and Kensington), who made me feel so welcome on my book tour. I really appreciate it.
Boys Don’t Cry is available in two different book jackets (same text inside, obviously!) – as shown below. The red and white book jacket is exclusive to Waterstones book stores.
Boys Don’t Cry is available in two different book jackets (same text inside, obviously!) – as shown below. The red and white book jacket is exclusive to Waterstones book stores.
My milkshake bringeth all ye gentlefolk to the yard
and they’re like
it’s better than thine,
verily it’s better than thine
I could teach thee
but I must levy a fee.
My milkshake bringeth all ye gentlefolk to the yard
and they’re like
it’s better than thine,
verily it’s better than thine
I could teach thee
but I must levy a fee.
Oh, those embarrassing photos! You know the ones I mean – the photos where you’re caught with a ridiculous expression on your face, the snapshot that catches you in mid-expression change so you look totally gormless – the list is endless. Here are some of my more embarrassing images. And check out my videos page. I swear every video-still makes me look deranged.
I look totally demented!
Charlotte looks lovely. And her top isn’t totally see-through either. I won’t be wearing that top again in a hurry.
To everyone who came my event at the Sheffield Pennine Theatre last night, thank you so much for making me feel so welcome. And thanks to Pauline for chairing the event. I could’ve carried on chatting away and answering questions for another hour probably!
