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Southbank Centre in London will present 'Malorie Blackman: Noughts & Crosses at 25' on October 28, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the bestselling young adult novel. The event, held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, features author Malorie Blackman in conversation with writer Irenosen Okojie, alongside special guests Tinie Tempah and Candice Carty-Williams. Actors Brianna Douglas and Lewis Tidy will perform an extract from Pilot Theatre's stage adaptation, and a clip from the BBC's television adaptation 'Noughts + Crosses' will be screened. The evening is presented in association with the Service95 Book Club, founded by Dua Lipa.
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Blackman's 'Noughts & Crosses' has sold 1.2 million copies and is considered a landmark in YA literature for its exploration of race and identity. The event underscores the enduring cultural impact of the novel, which has been adapted for stage and screen. For collectors and literary enthusiasts, the evening offers a rare opportunity to engage with a work that has shaped contemporary YA fiction and continues to resonate with new generations of readers.
- Artists: Malorie Blackman
- People: Malorie Blackman, Irenosen Okojie, Tinie Tempah, Candice Carty-Williams, Brianna Douglas, Lewis Tidy, Sabrina Mahfouz, Esther Richardson, Dua Lipa
- Museums: Southbank Centre
- Locations: London
- Prices: from £29
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