Amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the rapid progression of climate change, there has been a renewed interest in the works of science fiction writer Octavia Butler. Known for her keen insights into ecological degradation, ecofascism, authoritarianism, and urban survival in her 1990s Parable series, Butler has been hailed by scholars and activists as a prophetic voice for our times. Social media platforms have been flooded with hashtags like #OctaviaTriedToTellUs and #OctaviaKnew as people seek to make sense of our global environmental and health crises.