NC Reads Virtual Discussion – The Violin Conspiracy

Graham Public Library. NCReads Virtual Book Discussion – The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocum.5:30 p.m. For adults. The riveting story of a young Black musician whodiscovers that his old family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius: whenit’s stolen on the eve of the world’s most prestigious classical musiccompetition, he risks everything to get it back. Growing up Black in ruralNorth Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. But Ray has a giftand a dream—he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, andnothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop makingsuch a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents;not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music. Featuring theauthor, Brendan Slocum, and Dr. Marcus Pyle in a moderated discussion. Copiesof the book are available for checkout, although it is not necessary to haveread the book to participate in NC Reads. For more information, call (336)570-6730.