<ul><li>Octavia’s Bookshelf, the Black-owned bookstore in Pasadena, California, named after Octavia Butler, has transformed into a resource center for victims of the Los Angeles fires.</li><li>The store serves as a safe haven for those displaced by the fires, particularly the Black community in the heavily impacted area of Altadena.</li><li>The bookstore provides essential items, charging stations, and volunteer initiatives to support fire victims, including elderly and disabled individuals.</li><li>The bookshop plans to transition into a community sanctuary with writing workshops and other activities after the resource distribution phase.</li></ul>

Pasadena Bookstore Named After Octavia Butler Becomes Safe Haven For LA Fire Victims

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