Readings
The first thing we read.
What is Furor Scribendi?
They are a Nigerian-American sci-fi author.
A more advanced, futuristic iPhone.
What is an astrolabe?
Stories inspired by mythology and folklore, contains elements of magic.
What is fantasy fiction?
What are spice and drama?
A main character's name, symbolized by wheat.
Who is Rye?
They grew up in Pasadena, CA.
Who is Octavia E. Butler?
The name of the distant university planet.
What is Oomza University?
What is dystopian fiction?
A way to elongate a story.
The name of Binti's people.
What are Himba?
Who is Octavia E. Butler?
A reddish clay that is rubbed on skin and hair.
What is otjize?
Stories that take place in outer space, and center around conflict, romance, and adventure.
What is space opera?
This type of poetry originated in Japan.
What is haiku?
The first Meduse to make direct contact with Binti.
Who is Okwu?
These authors received sci-fi's biggest award: the Hugo Award.
Who are Octavia E. Butler and Nnedi Okorafor?
A piece of metal that can hurt and protect.
What is edan?
Stories that put advanced technology in less advanced, broken down societies.
What is cyberpunk?
Octavia E. Butler says that when writing, overall you need to...
What is persist?
Centers hope, and a future built on their own terms.
What is Afrofuturism?
Hopes to focus African societies in the Afrofuturistic lens.
Who is Nnedi Okorafor?
A form of day dreaming, and calming down for the Himba girl.
What is treeing?
Stories about secret knowledge or hidden abilities that include witchcraft, spiritualism, and psychic abilities.
What is supernatural fiction?
The story Speech Sounds begins on this page.
What is 89?