Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French aviator and writer whose life in the sky informed some of the most enduring works of twentieth-century literature. Born in Lyon on June 29, 1900, he earned his pilot’s wings in the French Air Force and went on to fly hazardous airmail routes over the Sahara and the Andes—experiences he later immortalized in Night Flight and Wind, Sand and Stars. In 1943 he published Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince), a poetic fable about innocence, friendship, and the search for meaning that has since been translated into over 300 languages. During World War II, he joined the Free French Air Force as a reconnaissance pilot and, on July 31, 1944, vanished over the Mediterranean on a mission from which he would never return. His blend of daring aviation exploits and lyrical storytelling continues to captivate readers and inspire aviators around the world.

Anthony J. D’Angelo is an American author, speaker, and entrepreneur who first made his mark as a college student in the mid-1990s by collecting and sharing motivational insights for his peers. His earliest work, The College Blue Book, offered practical tips on leadership, personal growth, and academic success, and quickly gained a following among student organizations and campus leaders. Building on that momentum, D’Angelo founded The Collegiate EmPowerment Company, which provides mentoring, training, and inspirational resources to young adults across the country. Over the years he has written numerous volumes in the Inspiration Book Series—tailored to resident assistants, student groups, and professional organizations—and has delivered keynote speeches at universities, corporations, and conferences, helping thousands of students and professionals unlock their potential.