Star child : a biographical constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2022.
Physical Desc
112 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations, portraits, facsimiles ; 24 cm
Status
Prescott Public Library - TZNF - Teen Zone - Nonfiction
813.54 ZOBOI
1 available
813.54 ZOBOI
1 available
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Published
New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2022.
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7, 2 Points
Level 7, 2 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler. 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"--,Provided by publisher
Target Audience
Ages 10-14.,Dutton Books for Young Readers.
Target Audience
Grades 5-9,Dutton Books for Young Readers.
Target Audience
NP,Lexile
Awards
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, 2023.
Awards
ALA Black Caucus Children & Youth Literature Award, Non-Fiction, 2023
Awards
School Library Journal Best Books, 2022.
Awards
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature, Best Books, 2022.
Awards
Bulletin Blue Ribbons Awards, Nonfiction, 2022.
Awards
Notable Children's Trade Book/Social Studies, 2023.
Awards
Walter Honor Book, Younger Reader, 2023.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Public Library - TZNF - Teen Zone - Nonfiction | 813.54 ZOBOI | Find It Now |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley Public Library - JTNF - Children's Area - Tween Nonfiction | TWEEN 813 ZOBOI | Find It Now |
| Prescott Valley Public Library - YABIO - Young Adult Area - Biographies | BUTLER, OCTAVIA | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American novelists -- Biography.
African American women authors -- Biography.
American fiction -- African American authors -- Biography.
American fiction -- African American authors.
Biographical poetry.
Biographies.
Butler, Octavia E.
Science fiction -- Women authors -- Biography.
Science fiction -- Women authors.
African American women authors -- Biography.
American fiction -- African American authors -- Biography.
American fiction -- African American authors.
Biographical poetry.
Biographies.
Butler, Octavia E.
Science fiction -- Women authors -- Biography.
Science fiction -- Women authors.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Zoboi, I. A. (2022). Star child: a biographical constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler . Dutton Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Zoboi, Ibi Aanu. 2022. Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler. Dutton Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Zoboi, Ibi Aanu. Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler Dutton Children's Books, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Zoboi, Ibi Aanu. Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler Dutton Children's Books, 2022.
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