Is hope our greatest need? Malorie Blackman has faced illness and rejection to become one of Britain's favourite writers. She believes that hope is the spark to success.
The bestselling author who faced 82 rejections
Prolific: Malorie Blackman has written more than 70 books. Glossary
Success - Success is when you reach your aim or purpose.
Barbados - An island nation in the Caribbean. Most of its inhabitants are the descendants of slaves who were traded under British rule.
Racist - Believing that a person's skin colour makes them better than others.
Sickle cell disease - A group of inherent disorders that cause unusually shaped red blood cells in sufferers.
Rejection - When somebody says no to an idea or offer.