{"product_id":"star-child-9780399187407","title":"Star Child","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew York Times bestseller Ibi Zoboi's groundbreaking biography of Octavia E. Butler received six starred reviews and is now available in paperback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA We Need Diverse Books Walter Dean Myers Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eAn ALA Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eAn NPR Best Book of\u003cb\u003e the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book \u003cb\u003eof the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book \u003cb\u003eof the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book \u003cb\u003eof the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book \u003cb\u003eof the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book \u003cb\u003eof the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"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.”—\u003ci\u003eSLJ,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"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.\"—\u003ci\u003eHorn Book,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"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.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that’s sure to capture young readers’ attention.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"This title truly has something for every reader.\"—\u003ci\u003eSLC\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler’s visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"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.\"—\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Dutton Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525201371479,"sku":"9780399187407","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780399187407.jpg?v=1731859624","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/star-child-9780399187407","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}