Octavia Butler

Octavia Butler

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1947 - 2006

Occupation

Writer

Description

Science fiction writer whose work explored race, poverty, religion and politics. Considered one of the first eminent black science fiction writers. Recipient of the first McArthur Fellowship (Genius Grant) for a science fiction writer. Notably books include 'Kindred' (1979) and 'Fledgling' (2006). Recipient of numerous writing awards. Also known as Octavia E. Butler.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/entertainment-news/2006/02/28/sci-fi-author-octavia-butler-dies-58
• http://www.biography.com/people/octavia-e-butler-38207
• http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/01/books/01butler.html?_r=0

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