Anika Noni Rose

We are thrilled to announce that Tony Award-winning actress and Disney Legend, Anika Noni Rose, will be joining us for a special LIVE reading of an excerpt from her new children’s book, Tiana’s Perfect Plan! Perhaps best known for her beloved role as Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog, she has also brought to life numerous science fiction and fantasy characters, including Naomi Cole from the highly acclaimed Showtime TV Series, Let The Right One In. Her most recent role as Ruby of the Sea in The Mighty Nein was released on November 19, 2025. Ms. Rose is also an acclaimed author, voracious reader, and a serious nerd!