Dreda Say Mitchell

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Dreda Say Mitchell MBE
Mitchell at the British Library in 2022
Born	1965 (age 58–59) London, UK
Alma mater	School of Oriental and African Studies London Metropolitan University Goldsmiths, University of London
Occupation(s)	Writer, broadcaster
Notable work	Spare Room; Say Her Name; Running Hot
Website	dredamitchell.com

Louise Emma Joseph^{[citation needed]} MBE (born 1965), known professionally as Dreda Say Mitchell, is a British novelist, broadcaster, journalist and campaigner. She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2020 for her services to literature and educational work in prison.