Octavia’s Brood is Touring the Northwest

A few months ago, I wrote a piece for Nerds of Color called Growing Octavia’s Brood: The Science Fiction Social Justice Created. It focused on the genesis of the anthology, Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice Movements, an upcoming collection of sci fi short stories written by organizers and activists.

We are excited to announce we will be doing a Northwest Tour at the end of February! Though Octavia’s Brood won’t be out until the summer, my co-editor adrienne maree brown and I are excited to do a series of readings, writing workshops, organizing workshops, and presentations based on Octavia Butler, science fiction, social change, and the anthology.

Read on for details about each stop on the tour!

February 24
Sci Fi and Social Change Presentation — Portland
Reed College (Room TBA)
7 pm
Free

February 25
Sci Fi and Social Change Presentation — Portland
Portland Community College – Sylvania Campus, CC Building, Oak/Elm Rooms
11:30 am – 1 pm
Free

February 26
Sci Fi Writing Workshop – Portland
Portland State University, Multicultural Center, 2nd floor Smith Memorial Union
11 am – 1 pm
Free

February 28
Tribute to Octavia’s Brood/Octavia Butler Event – Seattle
EMP Museum, Level 3, 325 5th Avenue N
6-10 pm
Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door

March 1
People of Color Sci Fi Writing Workshop – Seattle
Seattle University, Admissions and Alumni Building
11 am – 1 pm
Donations

March 1
Octavia Butler Emergent Strategy Session – Seattle
Seattle University, Admissions and Alumni Building
3:30 — 5:30 pm
Donations