I felt like I was sitting in the living room with my two most interesting author friends.
They laughed, joked, and answered questions from other guests as if they were old friends. What struck me most about the interaction between NoViolet and Alan was how comfortable they were with each other. I found this to be a touching tribute and a testament to the power of storytelling to connect us to our loved ones.Īs NoViolet and our moderator, Alan Michael Parker, sat in two comfy chairs centered in the Wells Fargo Playhouse at ImaginOn, they engaged in a witty conversation that was both entertaining and enlightening.
Violet was her mother’s name, and No means “with,” so she chose the name NoViolet to honor her mother’s memory. As we settled in for the evening, NoViolet shared the intimate story of how she chose her pen name. The event was an opportunity to meet and listen to NoViolet Bulawayo, the most translated author in modern Zimbabwean history. However, I quickly found myself at ease as I mingled with other book enthusiasts in the room. As an avid reader and book lover, I was excited to attend, but I wasn’t familiar with the format or what the event would entail. Recently, I attended my first Carnegie Circle Donor Event, and I must say, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation board member
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