Alexis:
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to take some time to talk about an important writer.
Last year, I read Kindred by Octavia Butler, the pioneer of African-American women science fiction writers.
Kindred deals with a smorgasbord of hard topics: slavery, racism, rape, and death. Butler utilizes time travel in order to explore the ancestors of Dana, the main character, who were slaves in the American South. The result is a harrowing read that explores the horrors of slavery and the interconnection of past and present.
If you’re looking for a good read to finish out the month of February, check it out!
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