But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition-the Olympics of classical music-the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such 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. But Ray has a gift and a dream-he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. The riveting story of a young Black musician who discovers that his old family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius: when it’s stolen on the eve of the world’s most prestigious classical music competition, he risks everything to get it back.
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She is a graduate of Mills College and the University of California at Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Her anthology Portland Queer: Tales of the Rose City won the LAMBDA Literary Award in 2010. Her lyrical memoir, Atlas of the Human Heart, which recounts Gore's teenage travels, was a 2004 finalist for the Oregon Book Award. In 2000, Working Woman magazine named Gore one of "20 Under 30" influential women in America. Writer and cultural commentator Susie Bright has called her "One of the best feminist writers of our times-perhaps the most eloquent and sensitive." Gore's fiction and nonfiction work also explores creativity, spirituality, queer culture, and positive psychology. "It's the quality of the writing that sets Hip Mama apart," The New Yorker noted. Through her work on Hip Mama, Gore is widely credited with launching maternal feminism and the contemporary mothers' movement. She is the founding editor/publisher of Hip Mama, an Alternative Press Award-winning publication covering the culture and politics of motherhood. Ariel Gore is a journalist, memoirist, novelist, nonfiction author, and teacher. I was going to make sure that African Americans were in paintings and books." With her passion for art and practical advice from her father to find a more stable profession, Gilchrist enrolled at Eastern Illinois University. Looking back, she recounts "So I decided to change everything. Young Gilchrist was devastated by the lack of such a section. Once there, Gilchrist longed to see art created by and featuring African Americans. Charles Spivey, a minister, encouraged his daughter's love of art at a young age and together, they would travel from their South Side neighborhood to visit the Art Institute of Chicago. Gilchrist first began drawing as a young girl when she suffered from a debilitating bone disease, which prevented her from physical activities. Jan Spivey Gilchrist was born February 15, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Arthric Spivey. Her books have received numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King Medal for Illustration and the Parents' Choice Award. She is most well known for her work in children's literature, especially illustrations in The Great Migration: Journey to the North, Nathaniel Talking, and My America. Jan Spivey Gilchrist is an African-American author, illustrator, and fine artist from Chicago, Illinois. Author, illustrator, fine artist, teacherĮastern Illinois University, University of Northern Iowa, Vermont College, Madison University And check out Vogue’s official 2023 Met Gala best dressed list for our favorite looks of the night. The rest of the guest list-a mix of top actors, singers, athletes, models, and artists-turned up in styleīelow, scroll through for every single Met Gala 2023 red carpet outfit from last night, and if you missed it, you can rewatch the official livestream here. This year’s official Met Gala co-hosts were all be present, including Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour. This year, the A-list attendees were asked to dress “ in honor of Karl”-meaning we saw some custom ensembles that paid homage to Lagerfeld’s design signatures, including his Chanel tweeds and his own black-and-white uniform. After all, the Met Gala-often dubbed the “Super Bowl of fashion”-has created some of the most memorable (and viral) celebrity red carpet looks from the past decade. Just as important as the exhibition, of course, is the star-studded red carpet spectacle that took place as guests made their way up the famous Met steps. This year, the annual affair celebrated the exhibition “ Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” The gala honored the legacy of Lagerfeld-the late designer who helmed fashion houses such as Chanel, Fendi, and his own eponymous line-and raised funds for The Met’s Costume Institute. A perfect By: Penelope Ward, By: Vi Keeland, Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Narrated by: Sebastian York Rebel Heir: Book One JanuRebel Heir is the first chapter in The Rush Series. The first Monday in May is officially over! The 2023 Met Gala red carpet has officially closed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. My Favorite Souvenir is a romance novel written by Penelope Ward and coauthored by Vi Keeland. |