She left her job to open a Pasadena bookstore in the name of Octavia Butler.
- Urban Grants 4 Us
- Dec 18, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 18, 2023
Nikki High is opening a BIPOC centered bookstore. It is named after Octavia Butler. January 7, 2023 in Pasadena, CA.
Pasadena local, Nikki High, is poised to open an independent bookstore in the city that exclusively stocks authors who are Black, Indigenous and people of color. Octavia’s Bookshelf— set to open this February — is aptly named after Black, sci-fi author and Pasadena legend, Octavia Butler.
The Washington Post’s columnist, Helena Andrews-Dyer, ponders this question, Why it took 43 years to bring ‘Kindred’ to TV? What do you think? Post your thoughts here.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/01/08/kindred-tv-journey-octavia-butler/
Interesting story in the New York Times -‘Kindred’ Creator Wants Viewers to ‘Question Their Assumptions.’ In his TV adaptation of the Octavia Butler novel, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins changed parts of the story but kept the author’s focus on “making the familial political.” Here's the link to full story: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/26/arts/television/kindred-branden-jacobs-jenkins-octavia-butler.html?campaign_id=2&emc=edit_th_20221227&instance_id=81207&nl=todaysheadlines®i_id=36567297&segment_id=120914&user_id=b43e749e02bf61918584137ca593d4ba
This is such a fantastic idea, Petisia! I am looking forward to being a member of this book club! Thank you for organizing.
I've had a few questions regarding this book club. Membership in this book club is totally free. Most books selected will hopefully be available to borrow at your local library. Otherwise, any costs associated with purchasing a book is the responsibility of the reader. In addition, I've provided a free pdf copy of Kindred. Simply click on the Kindred icon to open the description page, and then click on the cover of Kindred to be redirected to a website that provides free copies. Please feel free to ask any questions in this comment section, and I will respond as soon as possible.