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Alex Wheatle
AuthorBooks · Second hand1963-2025
Alex Alphonso Wheatle MBE was a British novelist, who had been brought up in a children's care home from the age of two, his education subsequently suffering from numerous suspensions and expulsions from school. His connection with the written word was bolstered during a prison sentence he was serving after the 1981 Brixton riot in London, when his older Rastafarian cellmate introduced him to the writings of many impactful writers, as well as engaging him in discussions about African history.
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About Alex Wheatle
Birth
1963
Death
2025
First book
2016
Years writing
10
Alex Alphonso Wheatle MBE was a British novelist, who had been brought up in a children's care home from the age of two, his education subsequently suffering from numerous suspensions and expulsions from school. His connection with the written word was bolstered during a prison sentence he was serving after the 1981 Brixton riot in London, when his older Rastafarian cellmate introduced him to the writings of many impactful writers, as well as engaging him in discussions about African history.
Alex Wheatle was born in London in 1963 and dedicated his life to British literature.
His most notable work, Crongton Knights, is a fundamental reference in young adult fiction.
Throughout his prolific career, he wrote a total of 24 literary works.
His stories explore deep social themes such as bullying and cultural diversity.
The author was known for his ability to portray family life and multigenerational dynamics with a touch of humor.
