Featured Artists & Authors

Carlotta Walls LaNier 

In 1957, at age 14, Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest Little Rock Nine member to integrate Central High School.  This act of courage and defiance became the catalyst for change in the American educational system.  By ushering in a new order, she and her fellow warriors became 'foot soldiers' for freedom.

Despite her youth, Mrs. LaNier understood the impact of education in a promising future.  Inspired by Rosa Parks and the desire to get the best education available, she enrolled in Central High School. 

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AUTHOR & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER 

Kristin Lewis, Soprano

Kristin Lewis, a lyrico-spinto soprano lauded for her interpretations of Verdi heroines, is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas/USA. Ms. Lewis began her vocal studies at the University of Central Arkansas under the guidance of Dr. Martha Antolik. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree, she continued with her Master of Music studies at the University of Tennessee with Ms. Kay Paschal and Mr. Andrew Wentzel. Her postgraduate instruction was led by Dr. Jonathan Retzlaff until her move to Vienna, Austria, where she currently resides. She is now under the tutelage of Ms. Carol Byers.

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ACTOR & SINGER - OPERA (SOPRANO)

Cynthia E. White-Craig

Cynthia E. White-Craig, a native Arkansan, has had to face some difficult questions of her own, both as an RN and a single mother to her 7 year-old son, Zachary Eli Craig.  Having been a "career patient" as a child, lends her valuable insight into a child's world, which some adults have never experienced.

Why Am I Sick is first in a series of books aimed at helping adults to see things from a child's point of view.

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AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR

Shanna F. McCoy

Shanna McCoy is a young woman who hails from North Little Rock, was born with cerebral palsy and has been a "career patient" since childhood until present day.  She has already made a lasting impact on her community in such a short time as an actress, comedian, community advocate, dancer, human rights activist, make-up artist, poet and talented writer.  Shanna was also named as an Outstanding Poet of the 21^st Century in 2000.

Healthcare Guide for Surviving Cancer is a book aimed at inspiring, educating and equipping patients to become more proactive and hands-on with their health.

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AUTHOR & VOICE TALENT