Black Sci Fi Authors Stories

Sometimes the spaceship really is bigger on the inside.

Publishers Weekly calls this series of short stories by Wole Talabi “a jaw-dropping collection.... Beautiful, vibrant, and electrifying.”

Five winners will receive Nnedi Okorafor's Shadow Speaker and Like Thunder.

Is there anything better than unraveling a mystery inside an epic setting with characters you can’t help but love? We don’t think so. 

These 10 books can help turn sci-fi/fantasy skeptics into devoted fans.

Whether in outer space or in the desert winds, Okorafor’s characters’ rage calls and clarifies.

When Octavia Butler turned to vampires, she redefined science fiction yet again.

A wealth of new stories grow from seeds the late Butler left behind. 

These authors deserve to be read all year round.

Calling all aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers!

In honor of his April 1st birthday, celebrate 79 years of the science fiction trailblazer’s life.

How are these subgenres defined, and what is their history?

Parables launches June 22nd and is hosted by Toshi Reagon and Adrienne Maree Brown.

The authors talked capitalism, creating new worlds, and the new Octavia's Parables podcast.

Octavia Butler's long-time editor Betsy Mitchell shares the story of their memorable first meeting.

This week, the speakers addressed systemic racism and the truth that 'no one is coming to save us.'

Join an evening of art that honors Change.

The 'parable for a pandemic' series looks to Butler's texts for guidance during unprecedented times.

Black authors and artists discuss Octavia Butler and art as a survival strategy in 2020.

A conversation series with visionary authors and artists.