Literature
Children's Literature
Children's Book Author & Creator of "Arthur"
As the creator of everyone's favorite aardvark, author and illustrator Marc Brown has captured children's imaginations for generations through his Arthur series. |
"Maria" on Sesame Street & Author
Those who grew up learning their ABC's with Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Kermit and the Cookie Monster will immediately recognize Manzano as the bilingual "Maria" on Sesame Street. Manzano attributes her appeal... |
Motivator & Philanthropist
Justine Simmons, star of MTV's hit reality show Run's House, is an accomplished author, jewelry designer, and philanthropist who speaks on family and motivation. |
Award-Winning Actress & Best-Selling Author
Speaker Jamie Lee Curtis has demonstrated her versatility as an actress with roles in such films as Halloween. She is also the author of eight children's books. |
Educator and Author of Children's Books
Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. She has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award, and is a New... |
Adventurer / Entrepreneur / Author
Hillary is a powerful and dynamic speaker who takes his audience "with him" on one of his many extraordinary experiences: to the summit of Mt. Everest; traversing Antarctica to the South Pole; feeding a pod of sharks... |
Founding President & CEO, Age Wave
Dr. Ken Dychtwald is an authority on the social, economic and lifestyle implications of the "aging of America." He advises on target marketing and services to an aging population. |
Co-Founder & Senior VP, Age Wave
One of today’s foremost visionaries on the lifestyle, marketing, and workforce implications of the “age wave,” Dychtwald explores lifecycle revolution, generational marketing, and the social and economic implications... |
Filmmaker
One of America's most outspoken social critics, Lee is an all-around respected and talented filmmaker. Director of critically acclaimed, social conscious films including Inside Man, Malcolm X, and Do the... |
Author, Producer & Activist
Tonya Lewis Lee is an accomplished author, producer and rights activist. She is the founder of a multi-media company and has co-authored with husband Spike Lee several children's books including Please Baby Please... |
Author & Documentary Filmmaker
Speaker Esmeralda Santiago is an award-winning author and founder of Cantomedia, a production company known for its documentaries. She supports community-based programs. |
Television Host, Author & Comedian
As the legendary host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, his “everyman” style and personality have helped him earn millions of fans worldwide. He has been touted as one of the nicest entertainers in show... |
Star of Seinfeld
Only one life coach and motivational master can change your life in one session: Donny Clay. Clay is the creation of Jason Alexander, the award-winning Seinfeld star. |
Hip-Hop Artist
LL COOL J is an entertainer who has succeeded in crossing into all mediums of entertainment. Already a talented actor, two-time Grammy Award winner, and NAACP Image Award winner, LL continues to display his wide... |
Poet / Performer / Filmmaker
Author of "Reinventing the Enemy's Language" and "Women Who Fell From the Sky". Recording artist with her band Poetic Justice. |
