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Octavia's Brood is the first anthology of short stories that brings together twenty speculative tales written by Walidah Imarisha and Adrienne Maree Brown. The collection explores the convergence of radical speculative fiction and social‑justice movements, spanning genres such as science‑fiction, fantasy, horror, and magical realism. Each story seeks to enrich political practice through imaginative, innovative approaches to understanding ourselves, the world around us, and alternative ways of living. The anthology concludes with essays by Tananarive Due and Mumia Abu‑Jamal, and a preface by Sheree Renée Thomas.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Walidah Imarisha
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