5. Browse the following articles to get a sense of the significance of Octavia Butler for the writers sharing their encounters with her work:

She Writes Her Way to Hope, by Jesmyn Ward

“The Visions of Octavia ButlerLinks to an external site.” by Lynell George and Ainslee Alem Robson

“Inside My 90-Minute Visit with Octavia ButlerLinks to an external site.” by Tananarive Due

In a 250-word paragraph, tell us what you learned about how and why Butler’s work resonates with so many people (and writers in particular)

6.

In the discussion post, tell us what you learned by offering the following

Name of the articles you read

1-2 major takeaways from the reading

1-2 illustrative passages or “golden lines”

Your interpretation of, or reflections on, the passage/golden lines you selected

8.

Choose one of the articles to answer the following:

Names of the articles you read

1-2 major takeaways from each of the readings

1 illustrative passage or “golden line” from each

Your interpretation of, or reflections on, the passage/golden lines you selected