The bestselling author of Wings of Ebony, Alechia Dow gives us an action-packed science fiction story about the power of love and its ability to change the world in The Kindred. If you have not previously read anything by Butler, this memoir is the perfect introduction to her work. Zoboi makes it very clear that she admires Butler, using poetry and prose to offer an account of Butler’s life, and it is beautifully done. Butler was raised around the time of the Space Race and the Civil Right Movement, which informed her views from that point onwards, as is evident in her literature. This book is a one-of-a-kind read, especially in its form and content, and you can definitely say it is groundbreaking for science fiction and for biographies. This is a must-read for any fans of Octavia Butler, and Zoboi truly highlights the inspirational and memorable nature of Butler’s work, particularly her formative years and how she integrated her life into her work. In Star Child, renowned author Ibi Zoboi shines the spotlight on starry-eyed Octavia Butler, the New York Times Bestselling author of Parable of the Sower and Kindred, in both poems and prose.

Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butlerĭutton Books for Young Readers, 128 pages, $16.99 The author of Can’t Take That Away, Salvatore gives us another beautiful story with And They Lived your heartstrings will be pulled and you won’t regret it. Chase soon finds that he needs to learn how to love and accept himself above all else in order to thrive. When Jack gets a surprise visit from his family, it throws Chase and Jack’s relationship into disarray. However, Chase soon discovers that Jack has to deal with many hurdles when overcoming his internalized homophobia due to his conservative upbringing. In the thick of starting college, Chase meets Jack Reid, who seems to be a dream come true: a romantic with a longing to experience all that there is beyond his small world. The trouble is, he has body dysmorphia and is recovering from an eating disorder caused by his father, and he is also struggling with his gender identity.

Chase Arthur, a Disney-obsessed romantic and promising animator, is preoccupied with finding the love of his life.

It is the perfect novel for young adults, especially those who are questioning their sexuality and/or gender, and their allies. Steven Salvatore brings us an emotionally vibrant story that celebrates self-acceptance.

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