Octavia Butler is being inducted into the science fiction hall of fame, an honor richly deserved by the author of Blood Child, Lilith’s Brood, and Parable of the Sower, not to mention her other rich and varied work.
The Carl Brandon society is hosting a celebration in her honor in Seattle:
CARL BRANDON SOCIETY CELEBRATES OCTAVIA E. BUTLER’S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
On Saturday, June 26, the Carl Brandon Society is hosting a party in honor of Octavia E. Butler’s induction into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. The celebration begins at 8 p.m. at the Lake Union Courtyard Marriott in Seattle. Light refreshments and a no-host bar will be provided.
Octavia E. Butler (1947 – 2006), winner of the MacArthur “Genius” Award and numerous others, was one of the first African American women to gain prominence as a science fiction writer. The Carl Brandon Society, a nonprofit organization, administers the Octavia E. Butler Memorial Scholarship Fund, and supports the representation of people of color in the fantastic genres through programs such as its literary awards and discussion groups. More information is available at www.carlbrandon.org.
I wish I could attend! Any of you who do, have fun.
If you haven’t read any of Octavia’s work, do yourself a favor and seek out her stories and her books. They are amazing.
I’m surprised that you don’t mention the Xenogenesis books (Dawn is the first one, can’t remember the rest). I’d think that those are her best ones, and I’d argue that they are her most important ones. I guess that Lilith’s brood is a Xenogenesis sequel that I’ve somehow missed. I did not know she wrote anything after the second Parable.
Sebastian, “Lilith’s Brood” is an alternate title for the Xenogenesis books. It depends on which edition you have.
About time.
This is so great! As Dianne says, it’s about time.
One of my five favorite authors. Yay!!!
About time! I wish it could have been in her lifetime. Very happy to hear this news.
This is excellent news! I haven’t read the Xenogenesis books – they’re on my list – but Parable of the Sower (and Talents) and Bloodchild are some of my very favourites.
Whoo! *kermit dances*