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The female sci-fi writer seen as a β€˜prophet’

Octavia E Butler grew up in poverty but would go on to become the first sci-fi writer to win the prestigious MacArthur β€œgenius” award.

She died in 2006 but her books have seen a resurgence with fans claiming they are prophetic and feature characters similar to Donald Trump.

Friend and fellow author Nisi Shawl looks back at Octavia’s life.

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Witness HistoryOctavia E. Butler: Visionary black sci-fi writer

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