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Star Child

A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
By Ibi Zoboi
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Star Child by Ibi Zoboi is a delightful children's book that explores the life and imagination of Octavia Butler, a young girl with a passion for reading and a vivid imagination. Set against the backdrop of her everyday experiences, the story highlights her determination and creativity as she dreams of becoming a writer. This book provides an inspiring glimpse into how Butler's childhood shaped her future as a celebrated author in science fiction.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the life of Octavia Butler, exploring her journey and inspirations through poetry and narrative. It combines vibrant storytelling with historical context, making it a compelling choice for young readers interested in both literature and history.

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Star Child

New York Times bestseller Ibi Zoboi's groundbreaking biography of Octavia E. Butler received six starred reviews and is now available in paperback.

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New York Times bestseller Ibi Zoboi's groundbreaking biography of Octavia E. Butler received six starred reviews and is now available in paperback.

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book

From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler, author of Parable of the Sower and Kindred.

Acclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the young life of the visionary storyteller Octavia E. Butler in poems and prose. Born into the Space Race, the Red Scare, and the dawning Civil Rights Movement, Butler experienced an American childhood that shaped her into the groundbreaking science-fiction storyteller whose novels continue to challenge and delight readers fifteen years after her death.

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Star Child by Ibi Zoboi has received critical acclaim for its unique and innovative biography of Octavia Butler, combining poetry, prose, quotes, and photos. It has been described as a masterpiece of literature, celebrated for its informative and inspirational content. Reviewers praise its appeal to both devoted fans and newcomers, highlighting the book's ability to engage young readers and its significance in educational and public library collections.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399187407

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Ibi Zoboi was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her YA novel American Street was a National Book Award finalist and and her debut middle grade novel, My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich, was a New York Times bestseller. She is the author of Pride, a contemporary YA remix of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and editor of the anthology, Black Enough- Stories of Being Young & Black in America. Her most recent bestseller, Punching the Air, is a YA novel in verse, co-authored by prison reform activist Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five. Her debut picture book, The People Remember, earned a Coretta Scott King Honor. Raised in New York City, Ibi now lives in New Jersey with her husband and their three children.

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