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Item specifics

Condition
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Features
Dust Jacket
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9780399187384

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0399187383
ISBN-13
9780399187384
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18050074601

Product Key Features

Book Title
Star Child : a Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Literary, People & Places / United States / African American, Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Ibi Zoboi
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2021-029613
Reviews
"A biography that's as unique in form and content as the groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy author herself.... Informational and inspirational, this innovative work will draw committed Butler fans and entice those unfamiliar with her work to seek it out."-- Horn Book, starred review "Zoboi has created a necessary addition to school and public library collections through this memorable look at how writers incorporate their lives into their work."-- Booklist, starred review "A radiant biography spotlights the life of science fiction great Octavia Butler through a compilation of poetry, prose, quotes and photos."--Shelf Awareness, starred review "This title truly has something for every reader."-- SLC , starred review "Zoboi movingly highlights the importance of empathy in Butler's work and her role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless other Black creatives."-- BookPage "A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler's visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."-- Publishers Weekly "Zoboi pairs elegantly crafted poems with direct, informative prose to create an emotionally charged look at a Black woman who changed the literary landscape, writing in a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. [T]his is a compelling blend of artistry and nonfiction that will likely send readers directly to Butler's books."-- BCCB, "A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler's visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."-- Publishers Weekly, An NPR Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year "A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of literature. This must-read biography belongs on every library shelf and will redefine the way readers engage with biographical texts."-- SLJ, starred review "A biography that's as unique in form and content as the groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy author herself.... Informational and inspirational, this innovative work will draw committed Butler fans and entice those unfamiliar with her work to seek it out."-- Horn Book, starred review "Zoboi has created a necessary addition to school and public library collections through this memorable look at how writers incorporate their lives into their work."-- Booklist, starred review "A radiant biography spotlights the life of science fiction great Octavia Butler through a compilation of poetry, prose, quotes and photos."--Shelf Awareness, starred review "An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that's sure to capture young readers' attention."-- Kirkus , starred review "This title truly has something for every reader."-- SLC , starred review "Here's a true statement for you: If you live a good life and are true to yourself and persevere, you might, you MIGHT, be lucky enough to get someone like Ibi Zoboi to write your biography for kids."--Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 "Zoboi movingly highlights the importance of empathy in Butler's work and her role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless other Black creatives."-- BookPage "A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler's visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."-- Publishers Weekly "Zoboi pairs elegantly crafted poems with direct, informative prose to create an emotionally charged look at a Black woman who changed the literary landscape, writing in a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. [T]his is a compelling blend of artistry and nonfiction that will likely send readers directly to Butler's books."-- BCCB, An NPR Best Book of 2022 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2022 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2022 A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2022 "A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of literature. This must-read biography belongs on every library shelf and will redefine the way readers engage with biographical texts."-- SLJ, starred review "A biography that's as unique in form and content as the groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy author herself.... Informational and inspirational, this innovative work will draw committed Butler fans and entice those unfamiliar with her work to seek it out."-- Horn Book, starred review "Zoboi has created a necessary addition to school and public library collections through this memorable look at how writers incorporate their lives into their work."-- Booklist, starred review "A radiant biography spotlights the life of science fiction great Octavia Butler through a compilation of poetry, prose, quotes and photos."--Shelf Awareness, starred review "An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that's sure to capture young readers' attention."-- Kirkus , starred review "This title truly has something for every reader."-- SLC , starred review "Here's a true statement for you: If you live a good life and are true to yourself and persevere, you might, you MIGHT, be lucky enough to get someone like Ibi Zoboi to write your biography for kids."--Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 "Zoboi movingly highlights the importance of empathy in Butler's work and her role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless other Black creatives."-- BookPage "A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler's visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."-- Publishers Weekly "Zoboi pairs elegantly crafted poems with direct, informative prose to create an emotionally charged look at a Black woman who changed the literary landscape, writing in a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. [T]his is a compelling blend of artistry and nonfiction that will likely send readers directly to Butler's books."-- BCCB, A We Need Diverse Books Walter Dean Myers Honor Book An NPR Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year "A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of literature. This must-read biography belongs on every library shelf and will redefine the way readers engage with biographical texts."-- SLJ, starred review "A biography that's as unique in form and content as the groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy author herself.... Informational and inspirational, this innovative work will draw committed Butler fans and entice those unfamiliar with her work to seek it out."-- Horn Book, starred review "Zoboi has created a necessary addition to school and public library collections through this memorable look at how writers incorporate their lives into their work."-- Booklist, starred review "A radiant biography spotlights the life of science fiction great Octavia Butler through a compilation of poetry, prose, quotes and photos."--Shelf Awareness, starred review "An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that's sure to capture young readers' attention."-- Kirkus , starred review "This title truly has something for every reader."-- SLC , starred review "Here's a true statement for you: If you live a good life and are true to yourself and persevere, you might, you MIGHT, be lucky enough to get someone like Ibi Zoboi to write your biography for kids."--Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 "Zoboi movingly highlights the importance of empathy in Butler's work and her role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless other Black creatives."-- BookPage "A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler's visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."-- Publishers Weekly "Zoboi pairs elegantly crafted poems with direct, informative prose to create an emotionally charged look at a Black woman who changed the literary landscape, writing in a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. [T]his is a compelling blend of artistry and nonfiction that will likely send readers directly to Butler's books."-- BCCB
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.54
Synopsis
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 experiencedan American childhood that shaped her into the groundbreaking science-fiction storyteller whose novels continue to challenge and delight readers fifteen years after her death., 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.
LC Classification Number
PS3552.U827Z98 2021

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    Excellent transaction! The ordered books were reasonable priced and fully match the description provided by the seller. Books are covered in a plastic transparant dustjacket. Shipment of the books was swift and in a sturdy parcel, in which the items were well wrapped in protective materials. Even though one of the delivered books was a different volume than the one ordered, the seller was prompt to come up with a satisfying solution. Thanks, great experience!
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