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Black Authors Book Discussion

2026-02-11 19:00:00 2026-02-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Black Authors Book Discussion Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Rocky River Public Library - Green Room

Wednesday, February 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-11 19:00:00 2026-02-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Black Authors Book Discussion Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Rocky River Public Library - Green Room

Rocky River Public Library

Green Room

Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

This dystopian science fiction novel, written in 1993 by Octavia Butler and set in the 2020s, tells the story of a young woman fighting for survival amidst societal and environmental upheaval.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

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Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

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