Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler

"Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler" by Ibi Zoboi, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book and a Walter Dean Myers Honor Book, offers a captivating look into the formative years of one of science fiction's most profound voices, Octavia E. Butler. Published on January 25, 2022, this unique biography combines verse and prose to explore Butler’s early life amidst pivotal moments such as the Space Race, the Red Scare, and the Civil Rights Movement. These influences are masterfully linked to Butler’s visionary work, which transcends time with themes of racial justice, gender equality, and education equity. Ideal for middle school readers, this narrative not only highlights Butler’s incredible legacy in literature but also encourages young minds to think critically about the intersection of social justice and storytelling. Dive into the pages of "Star Child" and discover how Butler’s childhood shaped her into a trailblazing storyteller whose works challenge, inspire, and ignite change.