: A poignant picture book about a girl named Nyla who moves from the countryside to the city. She feels lost until she sees a comet fall, which helps her find a way to connect her old home with her new one. Details and artwork previews are available on Flying Eye Books .
: A foundational Afrofuturist short story where a comet strike releases toxic gases, seemingly killing everyone in New York City except Jim, a Black man, and Julia, a wealthy white woman. The story explores race and class as the two must rely on each other to survive in what they believe is a new world. You can find the text in anthologies like Dark Matter on Amazon or read reviews on Black Girl Nerds . : A poignant picture book about a girl
There are several famous stories about comets, ranging from early Afrofuturist science fiction to modern children's tales of connection and scientific discoveries about interstellar travelers. Literary Fiction : A foundational Afrofuturist short story where a
: This novel depicts a comet that changes Earth's atmosphere, leading to a sudden global "exaltation" that brings about world peace and universal goodwill. There are several famous stories about comets, ranging