Black Magic Book Club X Word Up

Black Magic Book Club X Word Up

 

Dive into the brilliant and speculative works of fiction and nonfiction written by award winning Black science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler. This program will explore three (3) titles over the course of three seasons: Bloodchild and Other StoriesParable of the Sower, and Parable of the Talents.

B L A C K M A G I C is an Afrofuturism Book Club, a collective of magical, radical dreamers, and a space to envision, imagine, and co-create other possible futures. Since our founding in 2014, together, we have read, and studied over 20+ Afrofuturism titles including books, short stories, essays, films, and comics. In 2019, we hosted a community dinner and conversation at the Creative Time Summit X titled, “Sowing Seeds for Survival: Lauren Olamina & the Truth about the End of the World in Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower.” In 2020, B L A C K M A G I C also facilitated “Parable Lessons,” a virtual conversation about the important lessons from Octavia E. Butler’s Parables series at MoCADA. Currently, we are preparing to launch our virtual book club, while also developing “Parable School,” a community skill-sharing academy for the apocalypses that may come.

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This monthly book club is hosted by Black Magic Book Club and Word Up Community Bookshop and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Kits with a copy of each book at a 15% discount, an exclusive Black Magic Book Club bookmark, and a Word Up red tote bag will be available for those who register. Individual books can also be purchased with an exclusive 15% discount code. Register below. If you need financial assistance, please email events@wordupbooks.com. 

SCHEDULE:

SEASON TWO:  Fall 2021 (October 2021) - Sundays @ 11am 

Parable of the Sower is a 1993 science fiction novel by American writer Octavia E. Butler, the first in a two-book series. It is an apocalypse science fiction novel that provides commentary on climate change and social inequality. It is the first of a series of two books. The novel follows Lauren Olamina in her quest for freedom. Several characters from various walks of life join her on her journey north and learn of a religion she has crafted titled Earthseed.

Facilitated by Suhaly Bautista-Carolina, Elizabeth Rossi, & Yisa Fermin

Sunday, 10/3/2021 | Chapter 1 - Chapter 13

Sunday, 10/10/21 | Chapter 14 - Chapter 19

Sunday, 10/17/21 | Chapter 20 - 25

Sunday, 10/24/21 | Parable School & skillshare event

 

REGISTRATION:

  • Registration is OPEN
  • After registering you will receive a confirmation email with links to the kits, a discount code for individual books, and meeting information.
  • If you need financial assistance, please email events@wordupbooks.com

REGISTER
 

FEATURED BOOKS:

Bloodchild and Other Stories By Octavia E. Butler Cover Image
$14.00
ISBN: 9781583226988
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Seven Stories Press - October 4th, 2005

Parable of the Sower By Octavia E. Butler Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781538732182
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Grand Central Publishing - April 30th, 2019

Parable of the Sower: A Novel By Octavia E. Butler, Gloria Steinem (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Octavia E. Butler, Gloria Steinem (Introduction by)
$24.00
ISBN: 9781609807191
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Seven Stories Press - February 28th, 2017

Parable of the Talents By Octavia E. Butler Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781538732199
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Grand Central Publishing - August 20th, 2019

Parable of the Talents: A Novel By Octavia E. Butler, Toshi Reagon (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Octavia E. Butler, Toshi Reagon (Introduction by)
$26.00
ISBN: 9781609807207
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Seven Stories Press - February 28th, 2017

Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents Boxed Set By Octavia Butler, Gloria Steinem (Preface by), Toshi Reagon (Preface by) Cover Image
By Octavia Butler, Gloria Steinem (Preface by), Toshi Reagon (Preface by)
$50.00
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ISBN: 9781609809553
Published: Seven Stories Press - October 29th, 2019