Dreda Say Mitchell | |
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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 |
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.