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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:Dawn_(Film_Project)
gptkb:Kindred_(TV_series)
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:films
graphic novels
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Afrofuturism
gptkb:Time_travel
Cultural studies
Literary criticism
Alternate history
Literary awards
Dystopian fiction
Speculative fiction
Mentorship programs
Speculative Fiction
Literary festivals
Cultural representation
Public speaking engagements
Cultural commentary
Post-apocalyptic fiction
Writing workshops
Literary activism
Anthology contributions
Writing retreats
Social justice themes
Speculative fiction community
Black science fiction
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gptkbp:award
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gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:Hugo_Award
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gptkbp:awarded_to
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the PEN Lifetime Achievement Award
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:Hugo_Award
gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Fellowship
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gptkbp:birth_date
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June 22, 1947
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Pasadena,_California,_USA
gptkb:Pasadena,_California
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:Pasadena,_California
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:contains_essays_on
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Furthest from the Sun
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gptkbp:created
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gptkb:Patternist_series
gptkb:Earthseed
Parable series
Kindred novel
Lilith's Brood series
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gptkbp:created_character
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gptkb:Patternist
gptkb:Lauren_Olamina
gptkb:Doro
gptkb:Lilith_Iyapo
gptkb:Anyanwu
gptkb:Asha'man
gptkb:Tana
Nnedi Okorafor's characters
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Significant impact on the genre of science fiction
Encouraging new voices in science fiction
Exploring complex characters and themes
Influencing discussions on diversity in literature
Creating a legacy of empowerment for marginalized voices
Addressing social issues through speculative narratives
Challenging traditional narratives in science fiction
Promoting the importance of representation in literature
Inspiring adaptations of her works into other media
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gptkbp:death_date
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February 24, 2006
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:Lake_Forest_Park,_Washington
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gptkbp:died_in
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gptkb:Lake_Forest_Park,_Washington
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:California_State_University,_Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:ethnicity
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gptkb:African_American
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gptkbp:events
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First science fiction writer to receive the Mac Arthur Fellowship
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gptkbp:first_published
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gptkb:cross
gptkb:Patternmaster
Fledgling
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Fantasy
gptkb:Dystopian_Fiction
gptkb:science_fiction
Speculative Fiction
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gptkbp:has_been_posthumously_published_in
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new collections
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Octavia Butler
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Kameron_Hurley
gptkb:Rebecca_Roanhorse
gptkb:Nnedi_Okorafor
gptkb:Sofia_Samatar
gptkb:Saladin_Ahmed
gptkb:Nalo_Hopkinson
gptkb:Samuel_R._Delany
gptkb:C._S._E._Cooney
gptkb:Tananarive_Due
gptkb:Carmen_Maria_Machado
gptkb:Daniel_José_Older
gptkb:Afrofuturism
gptkb:Tomi_Adeyemi
gptkb:Yoon_Ha_Lee
gptkb:P._Djèlí_Clark
gptkb:S._L._Huang
Science fiction literature
Feminist literature
Feminist Literature
Contemporary Authors
Future generations of writers
Science Fiction literature
Writers of Color
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:Afrofuturism
Speculative Fiction
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:James_Baldwin
gptkb:Ursula_K._Le_Guin
gptkb:Samuel_R._Delany
gptkb:Afrofuturism
gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:feminism
Science Fiction Writers
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:History
gptkb:mythology
Personal Experiences
Many contemporary authors
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:Afrofuturism
numerous authors
Many contemporary science fiction writers
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gptkbp:is_a_member_of
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gptkb:the_Clarion_Writers'_Workshop
gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters
gptkb:the_Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy_Writers_of_America
the Authors Guild
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:science_fiction
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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gptkb:Afrofuturism
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gptkbp:is_recognized_as
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a pioneer for Black women in science fiction
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:the_British_Science_Fiction_Association_Award
gptkb:the_American_Library_Association
gptkb:the_Carl_Brandon_Society_Award
gptkb:the_Hugo_Award_for_Best_Short_Story
gptkb:the_James_Tiptree_Jr._Award
gptkb:the_Nebula_Award_for_Best_Novel
gptkb:the_Nebula_Award_for_Best_Short_Story
gptkb:the_Philip_K._Dick_Award
gptkb:the_Science_Fiction_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:the_Tiptree_Award
gptkb:the_National_Book_Foundation
the World Fantasy Award
the Bram Stoker Award
the Hugo Award for Best Novel
the Locus Award
the World Fantasy Convention Award
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gptkbp:is_remembered_for
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her exploration of race and gender themes
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:science_fiction
Exploring themes of race and gender
Exploring themes of race, gender, and society
Exploring social issues through speculative narratives
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:cultural_icon
Inspiration for Future Generations
Influence on future generations of writers
Influence on Modern Sci-Fi
Subject of Academic Studies
Inspiration for adaptations in various media
Cultural icon in speculative fiction
Exploration of Social Issues
Pioneering African American science fiction writer
Recognition in literary canon
Pioneer for Black Women in Sci-Fi
Pioneer for Black Women in Science Fiction
Award namesake for literary awards
Pioneer for African American women in science fiction
Pioneer for Black women in science fiction
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gptkbp:narrative
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gptkb:The_Complete_Short_Stories_of_Octavia_E._Butler
gptkb:Bloodchild_and_Other_Stories
Unexpected Stories
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:Patternmaster
gptkb:Dawn
gptkb:Parable_of_the_Sower
gptkb:Kindred
gptkb:Lilith's_Brood
Fledgling
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:short_stories
gptkb:Writer
gptkb:Novelist
Short Story Writer
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gptkbp:place_of_birth
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gptkb:Pasadena,_California
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gptkbp:place_of_death
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gptkb:Lake_Forest_Park,_Washington
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gptkbp:posthumous_recognition
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gptkb:The_World_Fantasy_Award_for_Lifetime_Achievement
gptkb:Fledgling_(2019_edition)
gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Sower_Graphic_Novel
gptkb:The_Octavia_E._Butler_Memorial_Scholarship
gptkb:The_Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novel
gptkb:Fledgling_(2015_edition)
gptkb:The_Bram_Stoker_Award_for_Lifetime_Achievement
gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Sower:_The_Graphic_Novel
gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Talents:_The_Graphic_Novel
Induction into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
The Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Multiple awards and honors after death
Kindred: The Graphic Novel Adaptation (2017)
The Complete Parable of the Sower (2017)
The Parable of the Sower: The Graphic Novel Adaptation (2021)
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:The_Parable_series
gptkb:The_Xenogenesis_trilogy
gptkb:The_Patternist_series
The Lilith's Brood series
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
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gptkbp:resting_place
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Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington
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gptkbp:result
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Fledgling
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gptkbp:spouse
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Not married
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gptkbp:theme
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Race and Identity
Gender and Power
Survival and Community
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:Survival
gptkb:race
Power Dynamics
Gender
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gptkbp:website
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octaviabutler.com
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:Hugo_Award
gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Fellowship
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gptkbp:writing_style
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gptkb:Afrofuturism
Social Commentary
Speculative Fiction
Character-Driven
Feminist Themes
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gptkbp:wrote
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gptkb:Patternmaster
gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Sower
gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Talents
gptkb:Survivor
gptkb:Dawn
gptkb:Parable_of_the_Sower
gptkb:Kindred
gptkb:Bloodchild
gptkb:The_Earthseed_Series
gptkb:The_Fledgling
gptkb:The_Patternist_Series
gptkb:The_Xenogenesis_Trilogy
The Kindred
Fledgling
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:Robert_A._Heinlein
gptkb:The_Hugo_Award
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkb:Voting_Rights_Act_of_1965
gptkb:Hugo_Award
gptkb:The_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
gptkb:Retro-Hugo_Award
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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