Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler by Ibi Zoiboi

 

Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler by Ibi Zoiboi

Bibliography: 

Zoboi, I. A. (2023). Star child: A biographical constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler. Dutton Children's Books. 

Plot Summary: 

Includes bibliographical references. "A biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler".

Critical Analysis:

Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler by Ibi Zoboi is one part poetry, one part biography. Zoboi uses stunning poetry to convey the life of Butler through shapes and movement of stanzas.This is an examination of how the current events of Butler's time shaped who she was as a person and as a writer. She was heavily influenced by the civil rights movement and the space race. She didn't even see any black women in science fiction until she was 19 and saw Lt. Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: The Origin Series for the first time in 1966.

Review Excerpt: 

School Library Journal (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.

Horn Book (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.

Booklist (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.

Kirkus (starred review)

An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that’s sure to capture young readers’ attention.

Connections:

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Writing Poetry - https://lithub.com/this-is-octavia-butlers-best-writing-advice/

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