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Authors Blackman and Donaldson made dames in honours list

Authors Blackman and Donaldson made dames in honours list
BBC Arts Saturday 13 June 2026, 06:02 UTC 1 min read
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Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
Blackman (PERSON) Donaldson (ORG) Noughts & Crosses (ORG) Malorie Blackman (PERSON) Gruffalo (PERSON) Julia Donaldson (PERSON) the rugby league star (ORG)
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