Octavia Butler is known for being a prolific writer in a genre dominated by white men, science fiction. Ms. Butler was the first sci-fi writer to earn the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant. Rather than delving into the adventure of fantasy, Ms. Butler used her work as a mirror to reflect issues affecting humanity.
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