"Zoboi pairs elegantly crafted poems with direct, informative prose to create an emotionally charged look at a Black woman who changed the literary landscape, writing in a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. his is a compelling blend of artistry and nonfiction that will likely send readers directly to Butler’s books. Octavia Butler was a visionary science fiction writer who predicted the ascension of an American politician who would rise to power with the slogan Make America Great Again in her 1998 novel Parable of the Talents.
"A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler’s visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."- Publishers Weekly "Zoboi movingly highlights the importance of empathy in Butler’s work and her role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless other Black creatives."- BookPage Octavia Butler (J February 24, 2006) was an Black American science fiction author. "Here’s a true statement for you: If you live a good life and are true to yourself and persevere, you might, you MIGHT, be lucky enough to get someone like Ibi Zoboi to write your biography for kids."-Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 ★"This title truly has something for every reader."- SLC, starred review 2 3 Born in Pasadena, California, Butler was raised by her widowed mother. In 1995, Butler became the first science-fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship. ★"An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that’s sure to capture young readers’ attention."- Kirkus, starred review Octavia Estelle Butler (J February 24, 2006) was an American science fiction author and a multiple recipient of the Hugo and Nebula awards. ★"A radiant biography spotlights the life of science fiction great Octavia Butler through a compilation of poetry, prose, quotes and photos."-Shelf Awareness, starred review ★"Zoboi has created a necessary addition to school and public library collections through this memorable look at how writers incorporate their lives into their work."- Booklist, starred review ★"A biography that’s as unique in form and content as the groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy author herself. Informational and inspirational, this innovative work will draw committed Butler fans and entice those unfamiliar with her work to seek it out."- Horn Book, starred review ★"A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of literature. This must-read biography belongs on every library shelf and will redefine the way readers engage with biographical texts.”- SLJ, starred review The Oankali picked up the surviving humans and placed them in suspended animation aboard the ship. Malcolm Ali / Getty Images Empat novel berikutnya dalam seri ini: Mind of My Mind 1977 dan Survivor 1978, kemudian Wild Seed, yang menjelaskan asal-usul dunia, pada 1980, dan akhirnya Clays Ark pada 1984. Octavia Butler published Dawn in 1987.It centers on Lilith Iyapo, who has been kidnapped by an alien race called the Oankali.The human race has nearly killed itself off in a nuclear war.
A We Need Diverse Books Walter Dean Myers Honor BookĪ New York Public Library Best Book of the YearĪ Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearĪ School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Butler membaca dari novel terakhirnya, 'Fledgling,' pada tahun 2005.
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