Michelle Lanier the author, is Director of the Division of State Historic Sites and Properties within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Ms. Lanier was formerly the founding Executive Director of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission. Michelle's favorite color is aqua blue. Dare Coulter the illustrator, is an award-winning artist. Her specialties include public art, specifically monumental sculptures and large murals. She has also illustrated the children's books Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and You Are My Sunshine that align with her mission of positive imagery of people of color. Dare's favorite color is ultramarine blue. See more of Dare's work at www.darecoulter.com.
