Octavia E. Butler

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    26 Oct 2021

    “Among the highlights are . . . science fiction writer ’s hand-drawn maps from notes for Parable of the Talents (1998) and her unpublished novel Parable of the Trickster.”

    Coming in 2022! Explore how authors like , , , and constructed compelling fictional worlds in The Huntington's upcoming exhibition "Mapping Fiction."
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    26 Oct 2021

    Coming in 2022! Explore how authors like , , , and constructed compelling fictional worlds in The Huntington's upcoming exhibition "Mapping Fiction."

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    24 Oct 2021

    Take a deep dive into the diaspora with our curated collection of programmes for . From Gretchen Gerzina to and , discover new perspectives on black history, all in one place 👇

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  4. 9 Oct 2021

    The winning title for the 2021 One City One Story Citywide reading program is PARABLE OF THE SOWER. Link below to find out more about discussions and events:

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    9 Oct 2021

    October is Black History Month, and here's another of Eye Library's favourite books by black authors. Find lots more in our online catalogue:

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    5 Oct 2021

    We are thrilled to announce that our 2022 Grand Marshal is LeVar Burton. An actor, director, educator and lifelong children's literacy advocate, exemplifies this year’s theme — Dream. Believe. Achieve.

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    5 Oct 2021

    I am thrilled to named Grand Marshall of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasedena. Thank you Tournament of Roses for this high honor! 🌹

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    5 Oct 2021

    BOOKS OF THE MONTH For the month of October we are reading Blood Child and My Sister, The Serial Killer 😊📚

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    6 Oct 2021

    Adult books for teens ready to read beyond the YA shelf

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    5 Oct 2021

    Today at 7pm ET / 6pm CT, join in conversation with and Lottie Spady where they will discuss adrienne's Detroit-based novella Grievers. Register here:

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  11. 1 Oct 2021

    PARABLE OF THE SOWER is South Pasadena Public Library’s book of the year. Link below to learn more about the discussions and events to follow-

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  12. 30 Sep 2021

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    27 Sep 2021

    As “’s work experiences a resurgence in popularity, collects the ephemera of Butler’s life, piecing it together visually on the page to study and reveal the process by which Butler fashioned herself and her fiction.”

    Until we can all be together in person, we can share some stories this way. Thank you, , for including "A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky" in this book guide roundup.
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    27 Sep 2021

    These books are powerful companions to 's own work.

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    26 Sep 2021

    You feelin' that New Series Energy, ?? with me, Tati,and Isis today at 1:00 pm EDT for the Octavia E. Butler Slow Read! Tickets: $0-$20 The slowest and most luxurious Octavia E. Butler book club in the world. (yep, I claim it)

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  16. 3 Sep 2021

    A year ago today, Octavia Butler’s dream of being on the NYT best seller list was realized.

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  17. 25 Aug 2021

    “Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism” will be on view through Feb. 27 at the Oakland Museum of California.

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    24 Aug 2021

    ADULTHOOD RITES by is out today with an incredible new cover. This second installment in the Lilith's Brood series is Butler at her best. Get your copy at

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    23 Aug 2021

    Tomorrow we have the return of — it’s the 3rd season debut with Damian Duffy, who together with has adapted KINDRED and PARABLE OF THE SOWER by — be sure to subscribe on your podcast source or find it at 💥

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  20. 18 Aug 2021

    15 science fiction and fantasy adaptations to look forward to:

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