Explore the Short Fiction of Octavia E. Butler

"Good stories are good stories, no matter how they're categorized." 

Octavia Butler short fiction

Although acclaimed for her novels, Octavia E. Butler's short fiction is just as decorated and influential as her full-length works. From novellas to stories, the works collected into her two anthologies of short fiction are a treasure trove for Butler's fans. 

To mark the 75th anniversary of the late Butler's birth on June 22nd, 2022, The Portalist is sharing infographics to help readers understand her life and work—and her incredible legacy

Other stories in this series:

Explore Butler's short fiction below!

Tap the infographic to view it as a clickable PDF

Want more Octavia Butler? Download her books today!

This post is sponsored by Open Road Media. Thank you for supporting our partners, who make it possible for The Portalist to celebrate the sci-fi and fantasy stories you love.

Want more Octavia? Sign up to get the best in SFF sent straight to your inbox!

Yes! I also want to get the Early Bird Books newsletter featuring great deals on ebooks.