Dreda Say Mitchell

Dreda Say Mitchell
Mitchell (right) with Tony Mason, her husband and writing partner, at Buckingham Palace after receiving her MBE in 2020.
Born
Louise Emma Joseph

1965 (age 60–61)
London, UK
Alma materSchool of Oriental and African Studies
London Metropolitan University
Goldsmiths, University of London
OccupationsWriter, broadcaster
Notable workSpare Room; Say Her Name; Running Hot
SpouseTony Mason
Websitedredamitchell.com

Louise Emma Joseph 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 prisons. She has co-written many of her books with Tony Mason.